Henderson v. Reynolds

Simmons, Justice.

1. It appears from the record in this case that Henderson & Son brought their action of complaint against Reynolds. After the evidence had all been submitted to the jury, and the charge of the court delivered, the jury were sent to their room about half past eight on Saturday night. Some time before twelve o’clock the judge sent the sheriff to inquire of the jury if they were likely to agree. The sheriff reported that the jury told *161him they were not. About half an hour after, the court ordered the jury brought in, and told them it was nearly twelve o’clock, and that the next…