Supreme Court of Georgia, 1900

Watson v. Equitable Mortgage Co.

Supreme Court of Georgia · Decided November 27, 1900 · Simmons

112 Ga. 253; 37 S.E. 363; 1900 Ga. LEXIS 120

Opinion of the Court

Simmons, C. J.

The first grant of a new trial, whether general or based upon special grounds, will not be disturbed by- this court unless the verdict was demanded by the evidence. Civil Code, § 5585; Carolee v. Handelis, 103 Ga. 299, 302; Weinkle v. Railroad Co., 107 Ga. 367.

Judgment affirmed.

All the Justices concurring, except Lewis, J., absent.

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