GRIMES, Judge.
During the trial of this malpractice action defendants read the deposition of Dr. Deal into evidence. After the jury returned with a verdict for the defendants it was discovered that the deposition had been mistakenly carried into the jury room along with the exhibits. The court granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial, expressing the view that Dr. Deal's testimony was important and that the plaintiff had been prejudiced as a result of the jurors...
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