Sudia v. Hill Corp.

The principal issues presented are whether a trial court may, on its own motion, direct a jury to return a special verdict and whether it is error for a trial judge to direct a special verdict without giving notice of his intention so to do in order that counsel may prepare and deliver arguments accordingly.

Section 2315.12, Bevised Code, reads:

“The verdict of a jury must be either general or special.

“Unless otherwise directed by the court, a jury shall render a general verdict.”

Section 2315,15, Bevised Code, provides:

*162“If requested by either party before the giving of any special charge and…