Dent v. Redd Ex Rel. Estate of Cochran

Gregory, Justice:

This wrongful death action was brought by respondent Thelma P. Redd as Administratrix of the estate of Pearl P. Cochran. The jury returned a verdict in favor of appellant Rubin Dent. This appeal is from the order of the lower court granting respondent’s motion for a new trial upon the ground the verdict was contrary to the greater weight of the evidence. We affirm.

It is settled that the trial judge has the authority and the responsibility to grant a new trial when, in his judgment, the verdict of the jury is contrary to the fair preponderance of the evidence. This Court will…