Garner v. Finch

Frank Holt, Justice.

This appeal results from the trial court’s granting appellees’ motion for a new trial following a jury verdict for appellant in the amount of $55,263.00 based upon his claim for personal injuries. Appellant challenges the correctness of that ruling. We affirm.

The trial court is vested with a wide latitude of discretion in acting on a motion for a mistrial or a new trial and will not be reversed on appeal absent a manifest abuse of discretion. General Motors Corp. et al v. Tate, 257 Ark. 347, 516 S.W. 2d 602 (1974); and Dickerson Construction Co. v. Dozier, 266 Ark. 345,…