Faison v. . Efird

Civil action to recover damages for alleged negligent infliction of personal injuries. The plaintiff was walking on the public highway, about six miles from the city of Wilmington, when she was struck by defendant's automobile and injured.

The jury answered the issue of negligence in favor of the defendant. Thereupon, at the trial term and before entry of judgment, the plaintiff lodged a motion to set aside the verdict for misconduct of the jury in taking two toy automobiles into the jury room.

The following is the material part of the court's order:

"During the trial witnesses for the plaintiff…