 Respondent moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to the weight of the evidence, that it was a compromise verdict, and that the damages allowed were inadequate.  The Southern Reporter - Page 3971897Full view - About this book
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1841 - 662 pages
...the evidence. Thomison they found not guilty. The defendants Ballard, Mitchell, and Hill, then moved for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to evidence; that the court refused to permit the jury first to find as to Thomisou ; that the finding... | |
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1853 - 926 pages
...made, or that it was waived — the record is silent on this subject. The counsel for Shropshire moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, which was overruled, and he excepted, and took a bill of exceptions, setting out... | |
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1858 - 764 pages
...his punishment assessed by the jury at one hour's imprisonment, and a fine of fifty dollars. He moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, etc.; the Court overruled the motion, he excepted, set out the evidence, and appealed.... | |
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1851 - 860 pages
...plaintiffs, and judgment rendered against defendant and his security in the appeal. Defendant filed a motion for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, which was overruled. Pending the trial he took a bill of exceptions to decisions... | |
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1877 - 810 pages
...order was contrary to law, they will acquit." The jury rendered a verdict of acquittal, the State moved for a new trial, on the' grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, and the court erred in giving the third instruction asked for defendant. The motion... | |
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1846 - 628 pages
...follows a similar statement, dated 30th June, 1843. , On the first day of July, the plaintiff moved for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to evidence — verdict and judgnwnt contrary to law — and that improper evidence was intro* Thorn M.... | |
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1859 - 738 pages
...prove the contract as alleged. The jury found a verdict in favor of the plaintiff; the defendant moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to evidence and the charge of the Court; the motion was overruled, and the defendant appealed. It is insisted... | |
 | Arkansas. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1853 - 884 pages
...R. 325. After the case was remanded, there was a trial, and verdict for plaintiff. Defendant moved for a new trial on the grounds, that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, and that the court erred in refusing instructions moved by defendants, and in giving... | |
 | Alabama. Supreme Court - Law reports, digests, etc - 1895 - 830 pages
...amount, with interest from maturity to trial, and judgment being rendered on the verdict, defendant moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to the evidence, and that the jury ignored the plea of usury, the court, by consent of parties, reduced the... | |
 | Georgia. Supreme Court - Equity - 1889 - 936 pages
...were, the gen•eral issue and prescription. -The verdict was for the defendant. The plaintiffs asked for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evi•dence. This being refused, they excepted. SAM. J. "WiNN, for plaintiffs. TM PEEPLES,... | |
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