Williams v. Coppola

Before the court is the motion by the plaintiff, Mildred Williams, to set aside a jury verdict in favor of the defendant, John Coppola, for the reason that the defendant used his peremptory challenges in violation of the state and federal constitutions by striking from the jury panel every black person who was not excused for cause. This civil case was brought by the plaintiff, Mildred Williams, a black person, seeking damages against the defendant, John Coppola, a white person, for injuries she sustained as a result of an automobile accident. The plaintiff and the defendant were the…