Opinion ID: 1608539
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Heading: Broadlawns' Motion for New Trial.

Text: We review the denial of a motion for new trial based on the grounds asserted in the motion. Roling, 596 N.W.2d at 76; Iowa R.App. P. 6.4. [I]f the motion is based on a legal question, our review is on error, but if the motion is based on a discretionary ground, we review it for an abuse of discretion. Roling, 596 N.W.2d at 76. In reviewing discretionary matters, we give significant deference to the district court's decision whether to grant the motion. Condon Auto Sales & Serv., Inc. v. Crick, 604 N.W.2d 587, 594 (Iowa 1999). However, the district court's decision must not be arbitrary and must have some support in the record. Id. Ultimately, we are reluctant to interfere with a jury verdict or the district court's consideration of a motion for new trial made in response to the verdict. Id.