Capozzi v. Butterwei

This case was tried before me and resulted in a verdict in favor of the defendant. Application was made for a new trial and argued before me and briefs have been submitted. The basis of the application is a charge of misconduct of a juror during the trial. Testimony adduced on this motion shows that on the trial at about 5 p.m. after adjournment for the day Juror Jackson visited the scene of the accident for the purpose of observation and help in deciding the case. He observed the intersection, visited the corner store, talked with a garage employee after asking for the proprietor, and walked…