Towns v. Rome Railway & Light Co.

There is no contention in this case that the verdict was unsupported by evidence, and the only question for determination is whether the losing party in a civil suit may, after the rendition of a verdict, urge for the first time the objection that one or more of the jurors trying the case had not been sworn. In other words, can the administration to one or more jurors in a civil case of the oath prescribed by our statute be lawfully waived; and, if so, does the failure to direct the attention of the trial court to such omission at the time constitute a sufficient waiver? We find no direct…