Gregg v. McDaniel — 4 Del. 367

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p. 367

Lessee of GEORGE GREGG vs. JOHN McDANIEL.

Headnote

Verdict set aside for the introduction of intoxicating liquor into the jury room,

Itt this case, after a trial at bar, and verdict for plaintiff;

on motion, and after argument, set the verdict aside, and granted a new trial, on the ground that intoxicating liquor had been introduced into the jury room and used, pending their deliberations.

p. 368

Rodney, R. H. Bayard and Whitely, for plaintiff.

Gray and J. A. Bayard, for defendant.

In the argument of this motion, the following authorities were cited: 1 Burr. Rep. 393; 1 Wm. Blac. 348; 7 Cowen Rep. 362; 4 Ibid 31-6; 2 Tidd Pr. 814-15-16; Bac. Abr. Verd.