Gurney v. Minneapolis & St. Croix Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by the railway company from an order of the district court for Eamsey county, Brill, J., presiding, granting a new trial in a condemnation proceeding.
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
Appeal from an order granting a new trial on the grounds of irregularity and misconduct on part of both the jury and prevailing party. It was a “condemnation” or “right-of-way” case, and after the trial had commenced, by agreement of- counsel, the jury was directed to go out and view the premises. The alleged irregularity and misconduct occurred during this trip, and' was — First, that only 11 jurors made the view; second, that the railway company improperly attempted to influence the jury by furnishing them a box of cigars.
As to the first, it is sufficient to say that it appears that the…
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