The sole issue on this appeal is whether it was an abuse of discretion for the trial judge to order a new trial in the interest of justice.
It is well settled that in cases where the trial court has awarded a new trial in the interest of justice, this court will affirm unless there is a clear showing of abuse of discretion. Van Gheem v. Chicago & N. W. Ry. Co. (1967),
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