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 Nevada, a motion for a new trial is governed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP) and the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). According to NRCP 59, a party may file a motion for a new trial within 28 days after the entry of judgment, citing reasons such as errors in law occurring at the trial, misconduct of the jury or prevailing party, newly discovered evidence that could not have been obtained with reasonable diligence before or during the trial, or a verdict that is against the clear weight of the evidence. The court will then consider whether any alleged errors were substantial enough to have affected the outcome of the trial and whether a new trial is warranted to prevent a miscarriage of justice. The decision to grant a new trial is at the discretion of the trial court, and such decisions are subject to limited review on appeal.