What is the test for a motion for a new trial for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Watkins v. N.Y.C. Tr. Auth., 19-286-cv (2nd Cir. 2021):
"We review a district court's denial of a Rule 59 motion for a new trial for abuse of discretion." Ali v. Kipp, 891 F.3d 59, 64 (2d Cir. 2018). "We view the evidence in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, and we will reverse a judgment only if the district court (1) based its decision on an error of law, (2) made a clearly erroneous
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