Alexander v. Meyers

“ ‘It is well settled in this state that a new trial granted in the interest of justice is a highly discretionary order, and that, while it is not beyond the power of this court to review it, in order to reverse it must clearly appear that there was an abuse of judicial discretion.’ ” Kies v. Hopper (1945), 247 Wis. 208, 211, 19 N. W. (2d) 167, and cases there cited.

“. . . No order granting a new trial in the interest of justice shall be valid or effective, unless the reasons that prompted the court to make such order are set forth in detail therein. . . .” Sec. 270.49 (2), Stats.

The order in…