Lucas v. Mast

Kenneth Lucas, defendant, appeals the lower court’s Order Granting Motion for New Trial.

*1195This case arises out of an automobile accident that occurred on November 8, 1992. The case was called for trial on January 4, 1999. During voir dire, the trial judge asked a series of initial questions to each potential juror regarding whether they had ever been a plaintiff or defendant or a witness in any kind of court proceeding. Among the prospective jurors was Mr. Alfonso. The trial judge carefully explained the meaning of the words, plaintiff and defendant. The court then asked Mr. Alfonso whether he…