A motion for new trial is a procedure that allows the trial court to order a new trial to correct significant errors in the previous trial that prevented a party from receiving a fair trial.
In Kentucky, a motion for a new trial is governed by the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) 59. This rule allows a party to request a new trial from the trial court on various grounds, including errors of law that occurred during the trial, newly discovered evidence that could not have been obtained with reasonable diligence before or during the trial, misconduct by the jury or opposing party, or a verdict that is against the weight of the evidence. The motion must be filed within 10 days after the entry of the judgment, unless the court allows a longer time. The trial court has discretion to grant or deny the motion, and its decision can be appealed. If the motion for a new trial is granted, the previous verdict is set aside, and the case is retried to correct the significant errors that affected the party's right to a fair trial.