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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 Oklahoma, a motion for new trial is governed by the Oklahoma Statutes and the Oklahoma Rules of Civil Procedure. A party may file a motion for a new trial within 10 days after the verdict or decision is rendered, as per Title 12, Section 651 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The grounds for a new trial can include errors of law that occurred during the trial, newly discovered evidence that could not have been obtained with reasonable diligence before the trial, misconduct of the jury or a party, a verdict that is against the clear weight of the evidence, or any other reason that suggests the party did not receive a fair trial. The trial court has discretion to grant or deny the motion, and its decision can be appealed to a higher court. If the motion is granted, the court will order a new trial to rectify the significant errors that affected the original trial's fairness.

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