South Carolina Request For New Trial Following Jury Trial, also known as a “Motion for a New Trial”, is a legal document that is filed when a party believes that a jury’s verdict was unjust or incorrect. It is usually filed by the defendant in a criminal case. This motion is made to the court, and the court will consider the request and make a decision based on the merits of the case. This motion can be based on a variety of reasons, including newly discovered evidence, jury misconduct, improper jury instructions, or other errors. There are two types of South Carolina Request For New Trial Following Jury Trial: post-verdict motions and post-judgment motions. Post-verdict motions are made immediately after the jury’s verdict and are based on errors that occurred during the trial. Post-judgment motions are filed after the verdict has been entered and are based on errors that occurred after the trial. Either type of motion must be filed within 10 days of the jury’s verdict. The court will then review the motion and decide whether to grant a new trial.