Ga. Code § 5-5-25 : APPEAL AND ERROR — NEW TRIAL — GROUNDS —5-25 - Other grounds TEXT PDF In all motions for a new trial on other grounds not provided for in this Code, the presiding judge must exercise a sound legal discretion in granting or refusing the same according to the provisions of the common law and practice of the courts. OCGA § 5-5-25 Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 33,§ 5, eff. 4/24/2013.