People v. Curry

Defendant was convicted by a jury of the armed robbery of Moore’s Grocery in Detroit on April 28, 1975, MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797, and appeals by right. We reverse.

The case was given to the jury for deliberations on May 19, 1976 at 11:07 a.m. An hour-and-a-half later, the jury requested a meeting with the trial court. The jury was then brought into the court room and the following colloquy ensued:

"THE COURT: I think you indicated that you had some question.

"JUROR McKERCHER, SEAT 12: Yes, sir. We have one individual—

"THE COURT: Well, one minute. You don’t have to be all that specific.

"JUROR…