Moreland v. State

1. The discretion of the judge in refusing a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence will not be interfered with where there is no showing by affidavit or otherwise as to the character and credibility of the witness who, it is alleged, will testify to the newly discovered facts. Atwater v. Hannah, 116 Ga. 745 (42 S. E. 1007).

2. Nor is newly discovered evidence, the only purpose of which is to impeach the principal witness for the State, sufficient to require interference with the discretion of the court below in refusing a new trial. Herndon v. State, 75 Ga. 887.

3. Those portions…