If either party in a case in which a verdict is returned during the same term of the court, before the trial, gives to any of the jurors who try the cause anything by way of treat or gratuity the court may, on the motion of the adverse party, set aside the verdict and award a new trial of the cause.
S.C. Code Ann. § 14-7-1360
Verdict may be set aside on gratuity given to juror by party
1962 Code SECTION 38-307; 1952 Code SECTION 38-307; 1942 Code SECTION 641; 1932 Code SECTION 641; Civ
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