Commonwealth v. Buzzard

Stewart, P. J.,

This is a motion for a new trial. We are not in doubt as to the first, second, fourth and fifth reasons for a new trial. Counsel, upon the argument of the rule herein granted, will confine themselves to a consideration of the third reason, sub-sections (a), (b), (o), (d), (e) and (f). The reasons (ai) and (b) allege that Meda C. Vogle had prejudged the defendant guilty, and that she stated on the stand that she had not read about the case, and had formed no opinion. The juror was called and fully examined, and although she was not sworn on her voir dire, yet an untrue answer,…