Hairlox Co., Inc. v. McDonald

This action involves a disputed employment contract. The jury after deliberation returned what was considered an unclear verdict in favor of David G. McDonald. Asked to deal with questions put by the trial court, the jury returned a note that led the court to conclude that the jury was “woefully and hopelessly confused.” Thereupon, the court declared a mistrial. Subsequently, McDonald filed a motion to vacate “the order granting mistrial and to reinstate jury verdict and/or to limit retrial on issue of damages”, and the opposing parties, Hairlox Company, Inc., and Marcus Griffith, filed a…