SECTION 2.  NEW TRIAL

Art. 1971.  Granting of new trial

A new trial may be granted, upon contradictory motion of any party or by the court on its own motion, to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues, or for reargument only.  If a new trial is granted as to less than all parties or issues, the judgment may be held in abeyance as to all parties and issues.