Wright v. State

Georgia Court of Appeals
Wright v. State, 18 Ga. App. 705 (1916)
90 S.E. 285; 1916 Ga. App. LEXIS 1212
Hodges

Wright v. State

Opinion of the Court

Hodges, J.

The verdict was authorized by the evidence; and the alleged newly discovered evidence, being merely cumulative and impeaching in its nature, did not require a new trial. “The discretion of a trial judge in refusing a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence will not be controlled, unless manifestly abused.” Tilley v. Cox, 119 Ga. 867, 872 (47 S. E. 219). Where a motion for a new trial is based upon alleged newly discovered evidence, and affidavits are introduced, sustaining and disputing this ground of the motion, “the trial judge is the trior of the facts, -and it is his province to determine the credibility of the conflicting facts and contradictory witnesses.” Hayes v. State, 16 Ga. App. 334 (85 S. E. 253). Judgment affirmed.

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