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It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. 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Not more than two new trials shall be granted to the same party in\nthe same cause on the ground that the verdict is contrary to the evidence,\neither by the trial court or the appellate court, or both.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 8-224; 1977, c. 617.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}