We "review the grant or denial of a motion for a new trial under an abuse-of-discretion standard." Forrest v. State, 376 So. 3d 404, 408 (¶9) (Miss. Ct. App. 2023) (quoting Winner v. CSX Transp. Inc., 100 So. 3d 478, 486 (¶29) (Miss. Ct. App. 2012)). I. Juror Bias
[3–6] ¶9. Appellate courts "review[ ] the grant or denial of a motion for a new trial under an abuse-of-discretion standard." Winner v. CSX Transp. Inc., 100 So. 3d 478, 486 (¶29) (Miss. Ct. App. 2012). Forrest’s motion for a new trial challenged the weight of the evidence, and "[w]eight and credibility are matters for the jury to resolve."
Evidence will be reviewed in the light most favorable to the verdict." Winner v. CSX Transp. Inc., 100 So. 3d 478, 486 (¶28) (Miss. Ct. App. 2012) (citations omitted). [16] ¶26.
Winner v. CSX Transp. Inc., 100 So.3d 478, 486 (¶28) (Miss. Ct. App. 2012) (citations omitted).