What it is
A post-trial request asking the court to set aside the verdict or judgment and try the case again. It focuses on serious trial problems, weight of the evidence, excessive damages, legal errors, misconduct, or unfair prejudice.
Post-trial
Motion for New Trial
Asks the court to retry the case after a verdict or judgment because serious trial problems affected the result.
When it's used
Filed after trial when the moving party believes the result cannot fairly stand. It is often paired with renewed judgment as a matter of law or a request to alter the judgment.
What the other side does
The verdict winner argues the trial was fair, objections were not preserved, the evidence supports the result, and any errors were harmless.
Common outcomes
The court may grant a full new trial, order a new trial on limited issues, reduce an excessive verdict through remittitur, or deny the motion.
Not legal advice. Motion practice varies by court,
judge, and case type. Local rules and standing orders frequently
modify the federal defaults shown here. If you're facing a motion
or considering filing one, talk to a lawyer about strategy and
timing for your specific case.