Ordered that the judgment is reversed, on the law, and a new trial is ordered.
We grant a new trial based on the assumption of judicial functions by the trial court's law clerk and a court officer. During deliberations, a juror knocked on the jury room door and informed the court officer that she wanted to go home and did not want to continue deliberations. After the court officer escorted the juror outside of the building, where she remained for approximately 15...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
