...trade with negroes, without tickets. The Jury found him guilty. A new trial was therefore moved for, on the grounds : That the verdict was contrary to law and evidence ; in as much as there was no proof, of instructions to Polydore, to deal -with negroes, without tickets...

...occasion with bona fides. A verdict having been returned for the plaintiff— £>'. />'. Harrison now moved for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was against the evidence, and that the testimony of the clerk had been improperly rejected.—The act of...

...mentioned in the evidence. Thomison they found not guilty. The defendants Ballard, Mitchell, and Hill, then moved for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to evidence; that the court refused to permit the jury first to find as to Thomisou ; that the finding...

...jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, seven hundred and fifty dollars damages. The defendant now moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was against law and evidence, and the damages excessive. The facts as reported by Judge Brackenridge, were...

...said order was contrary to law, they will acquit." The jury rendered a verdict of acquittal, the State moved for a new trial, on the' grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, and the court erred in giving the third instruction asked for defendant. The motion was overruled, and...

...and his punishment assessed by the jury at one hour's imprisonment, and a fine of fifty dollars. He moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, etc.; the Court overruled the motion, he excepted, set out the evidence, and appealed. The evidence...

...plaintiffs, and judgment rendered against defendant and his security in the appeal. Defendant filed a motion for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence, which was overruled. Pending the trial he took a bill of exceptions to decisions of the court admitting...

...must prove the contract as alleged. The jury found a verdict in favor of the plaintiff; the defendant moved for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to evidence and the charge of the Court; the motion was overruled, and the defendant appealed. It is insisted...

...immediately follows a similar statement, dated 30th June, 1843. , On the first day of July, the plaintiff moved for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to evidence — verdict and judgnwnt contrary to law — and that improper evidence was intro* Thorn M....

...Mitchell) severed, was tried on the plea of not guilty, convicted, and fined one hundred dollars. He moved for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to the evidence, the law, and the instructions of the court. The court overruled the motion, and Mitchell...