Trantham v. Elk Furniture Co.

Tbe only point presented in tbe case is based upon tbe following facts: “Tbe jury then came into tbe court, and tbrougb its foreman, banded tbe presiding judge tbe issues. Tbe first issue, answered 'No.’ Tbe other issues are not answered. "Whereupon, stated tbe court, 'You answer tbe first issue “No,” all of you say that?’ And tbe jury said, 'Yes.’ Counsel for tbe plaintiff then moved tbe court to have tbe jury polled; whereupon tbe presiding judge requested tbe jury to stand, and said to tbe jury: 'As many of you as now favor to answer tbe issue “Yes” will say “Yes,” and those who favor…