On what grounds can a motion for a new trial be abused?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Sanders v. Cnty. of L. A., B267619 (Cal. App. 2018):

We review the ruling on a motion for a new trial based on this ground for an abuse of discretion. (Hall v. Goodwill Industries of Southern California (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 718, 730.)

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