Goodwin v. Blackley

Debt on note for 438 dollars, purporting to be made by Goodwin and others. Plea, the general issue, sworn to. Trial by jury. Verdict and judgment for Blachley & Co. Goodwin’s motion for a new trial having been overruled, he excepted and set out the evidence.

Three grounds of objection are assumed by counsel for Goodwin:

*4391. That one of the jurors was disqualified.

2. That the finding was contrary to evidence.

3. That certain instructions were erroneously given, and others erroneously refused.

The first question arises thus: One of the jurors being sworn and examined touching his competency, said he…