Rule 59.06 – New Trial Where Verdict Is Against the Weight of the Evidence

May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee

If the trial court grants a new trial because the verdict is contrary to the weight of the evidence, upon the request of either party the new trial shall be conducted by a different circuit judge or chancellor.

Tenn. R. Civ. P. 59.06

As added by order entered January 25, 1991, effective July 1, 1991.