Langston v. Hileman

John I. Purtle, Justice.

Appellant, one of two defendants, was on the losing side of a jury trial. His motion for a new trial, based upon juror misconduct, was denied by the trial court. Appellant argues on appeal that the trial court erred in failing to grant a new trial. We agree with the appellant.

The facts of this case reveal that Wilbur and Peggy Hileman purchased a double wide mobile home from Big Three Mobile Homes, Inc. The home was manufactured by D.A. Langston, d/b/a D.A. Langston Enterprises (appellant). The Hilemans paid $32,904.38 for the structure. Shortly after the building was…