Section 1972 – Peremptory grounds

A new trial shall be granted, upon contradictory motion of any party, in the following cases:(1) When the verdict or judgment appears clearly contrary to the law and the evidence.(2) When the party has discovered, since the trial, evidence important to the cause,...

Section 1971 – Granting of new trial

A new trial may be granted, upon contradictory motion of any party or by the court on its own motion, to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues, or for reargument only. If a new trial is granted as to less than all parties or issues, the judgment...

Section 1951 – Amendment of judgment

On motion of the court or any party, a final judgment may be amended at any time to alter the phraseology of the judgment, but not its substance, or to correct errors of calculation. The judgment may be amended only after a hearing with notice to all parties, except...