Opinion ID: 1673978
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Issue: Whether the Jury Verdict Traversed the Overwhelming Weight of Evidence?

Text: Through the first of these two remaining issues, GMAC contends that the jury's verdict on liability and compensatory damages traversed the overwhelming weight of the evidence and, therefore, the trial judge erred in denying its motion for a new trial. GMAC substantiates its contention by citing the alleged errors which have been discussed in the preceding sections of this opinions ( e.g., Ivy's references to insurance and to the writ of replevin). This Court has perused the evidence and concludes that the judge did not abuse his discretion in denying GMAC's motion. See Kitchens v. Mississippi Ins. Guar. Ass'n, 560 So.2d 129, 132 (Miss. 1989) (discussing standard applicable to review of judge's denial of motion for a new trial).