Honigsberg v. New York City Transit Authority

Defendant moves to set aside the jury’s verdict as against the law and the evidence, and “ because of the way the verdict was rendered

*2In view of the latter contention urged by the defendant, it behooves the court to recount the colloquy which took place in the courtroom both before and after the jury returned with its verdict.

(The Jury returned to the courtroom, at which time the following occurred:)

the court: You have a request?

the foreman: We are at a loss, since we have a difference of opinion as to your charge. Some maintain-

the court: Just what portion of the charge is there a difference…