Long v. Brusco Tug & Barge, Inc.

¶1 Brian Long appeals the denial of his motion for a new trial based on a claim of juror misconduct. The question before us is whether the juror declarations Long submitted in support of his motion describe actual misconduct by jurors or instead reveal matters that inhere in the verdict. We conclude the declarations expose the jury’s deliberative process behind closed doors and cannot be considered to impeach the verdict. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court and the Court of Appeals’ conclusion that Long is not entitled to a new trial.

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¶2 Long sued his former…