Williams v. Johnson

2 Citing cases

  1. Williams v. Johnson

    188 So. 2d 819 (Fla. 1966)

    Certiorari dismissed without opinion. 183 So.2d 582.

  2. State v. Monsees

    301 So. 2d 109 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)   Cited 1 times

    The only feature of the case which gives us moment for pause is the fact that the trial court granted a new trial. We are quite cognizant of and totally agree with the well established rule that an order of a trial court granting a new trial is entitled to great weight and the appellant has the burden to demonstrate a clear abuse of discretion. Williams v. Johnson, Fla.App. 1966, 183 So.2d 582. But when the harmless error statute is applied to this record we regret to say it is out judgment that the abuse of discretion is clear. Accordingly, the order granting a new trial is reversed and the cause is remanded with directions to enter judgment upon the jury verdict and for appropriate further proceedings.