¶1without argument, ordered a new trial, without costs ; observing, that this was very reprehensible conduct on the part of the jury, for which they had deserved to be fined, if it had been known to the court before they were discharged.
2 S.C.L. 94
Thompson v. Mallet
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided April 15, 1797
Court of Appeals of South Carolina · decided 1797-04-15
<p>If a jury take upon themselves to examine a witness after tcTrtmir room ground for°a new trial.</p> <p>easeifj'folg-* .J&asays, 14.</p>
Decided 1797-04-15