Carl Lindquist & Carlson, Inc. v. Johanson

Defendant recovered a verdict against the plaintiff on a counterclaim, and the plaintiff has appealed from an order • denying its motion for new trial.

The counterclaim arose out of alleged negligence of plaintiff in damaging the roof and foundation of defendant’s house while the plaintiff was engaged in stuccoing its walls.

The three principal points raised by the appellant are (1) misconduct on the part of one of the jurors in failing to disclose an acquaintance with the defendant; (2) refusal of the court to permit the jury to have a view of the premises; and (3) error in the court’s charge…