OCGA § 5-5-42 - Form for motion for new trial

• Cite as: OCGA § 5-5-42

(a) The form for motion for new trial in civil cases prescribed in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be sufficient, but any other form substantially complying therewith shall also be sufficient.

(b) Form for motion for new trial in civil cases:

IN THE ___________ COURT OF ___________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

<TABLE border="0"> <TR><TD> <para>___________</para></TD><TD> <para>)</para></TD> </TR> <TR><TD> <para>Plaintiff</para></TD><TD> <para>)</para></TD> </TR> <TR><TD> <para> )</para></TD> </TR> <TR><TD> <para> v.</para></TD><TD> <para> )</para></TD><TD> <para> Civil Action</para></TD> </TR> <TR><TD> <para>)</para></TD><TD> <para> File no. ___________</para></TD> </TR> <TR><TD> <para> ___________</para></TD><TD> <para>)</para></TD> </TR> <TR><TD> <para> Defendant</para></TD><TD> <para> )</para></TD> </TR> <TR><TD> <para> )</para></TD> </TR> </TABLE>

MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL

Defendant moves the court to set aside the verdict returned herein on ___(date)_ , ____, and the judgment entered thereon on __(date)_ , _____, and to grant a new trial on the following grounds:

(1) The verdict is contrary to law.

(2) The verdict is contrary to the evidence.

(3) The verdict is strongly against the weight of the evidence.

(4) The court erred in permitting witness Smith to testify as follows: ___________.

(5) The court erred in failing to charge the jury on unavoidable accident as requested in writing by defendant.

(6) The court erred in charging the jury as follows:__________.

Dated: ___________.

______________________

Attorney for defendant ___________

Address

(Here set forth rule nisi and certificate of service.)