A. The application for a new trial by motion must be upon written grounds filed at the time of making the motion.
B. The application for a new trial by petition must be filed in conformance with Section 655 of this title. The causes enumerated in paragraphs 2, 3, 7, and 9 of Section 651 of this title must be sustained by affidavits, showing their truth, and may be controverted by affidavits.
R.L. 1910, § 5036. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 293, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.