Virginia § 8.01-383 - Power to grant new trial; how often
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§ 8.01-383. Power to grant new trial; how often
In any civil case or proceeding, the court before which a trial by jury is had, may grant a new trial, unless it be otherwise specially provided. A new trial may be granted as well where the damages awarded are too small as where they are excessive. Not more than two new trials shall be granted to the same party in the same cause on the ground that the verdict is contrary to the evidence, either by the trial court or the appellate court, or both.
Code 1950, § 8-224; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8.01-383 ("Power to grant new trial; how often") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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