Wemott v. Tonkens

JOSEPH M. ELLIS, Judge.

Nadene Wemott appeals from a judgment entered by the circuit court of Jackson County, pursuant to a jury verdict in *305favor of the defendant, Solvin Tonkens. Wemott contends that the circuit court erred in denying her motion for new trial because a juror intentionally failed to disclose information related to questions specifically asked during voir dire. Because we hold that a juror intentionally withheld information during the voir dire examination, we reverse and remand the cause for a new trial.

On April 12, 1994, Dr. Solvin Tonkens’ vehicle collided with a vehicle…