...a rule to shew cause why that evidence. verdict should not be set aside, and a new trial had, upon the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence; and contended, that the words of the act of Parliament, 5 Geo, 4., c. 106 (a), which conferred upon the...

...cause why that being against the evidence. verdict should not be set aside, and a new trial had, upon the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence ; and contended, that the words of the act of Parliament, 5 Gco. 4., c. 106 (a), which conferred upon the...

...plaintiff's declaration. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, and the defendant moved for a new trial, on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence. Thompson, J. — " The testimony is certainly very contradictory, but none of the witnesses appear...

...by any one, the inference is irresistible that he had a right of exclusive pasturage. He also moved on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence. Lord DENMAN CJ—I think, on the latter ground, there is no reason for disturbing the verdict, with...

...Picktrtgill, 1 TR 660. <f) 1 Cowp. 47. (d) 1 Mod. 105. 1835. the ground of a misdirection ; and secondly, not on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence, but on this additional ground, that the learned judge, by omitting to direct the jury as to the bearing...

...namely, that on an indictment for a misdemeanour the prosecutor will not generally be allowed a new trial on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence, although the party indicted will. In this case the demurrer is put out of the question by the reversal...

...policy, and fraud.— Field, Q C. (with Campbell Potter) for defendants, now moved for a new trial, on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence, — KRLLY. C. R : My brother Pigott is dissatisfied with the verdict, and, therefore, you may take...

...The plaintiffs moved the Exchequer Division for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection, and also on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence, but without success, and thereupon appealed to this Court. Sir. HERSCHELL, QC, for the plaintiffs,...

...very small. Is this a case for the interference of the court ?] If we asked for a new trial simply, on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence, the verdict being under £20 would be a reason for the court refusing to interfere, because the party...

...impressions made by them on my mind. The Court being all of opinion that a new trial must be had, not so much on the ground of the verdict being against the weight of evidence, as the probability, I may say the certainty, that the parties, and particularly the plaintiff, can...