Case Name: THOMAS vs. CIRCUIT JUDGE (Washtenaw)
Court: Michigan Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Michigan
Decision Date: 1892-05-04
Citations: 1 McGrath 864
Docket Number: No. 12740
Parties: THOMAS vs. CIRCUIT JUDGE (Washtenaw),
Judges: 
Reporter: Mandamus cases decided in the Supreme court of Michigan
Volume: 1
Pages: 864–864

Head Matter:
THOMAS vs. CIRCUIT JUDGE (Washtenaw),
No. 12740.

Opinion:
To grant a new trial on the ground of misconduct of jury.
Granted May 4, 1892, with costs.
The jury remained out for nearly 24 hours, and during the night were allowed to occupy the court room, wherein they had access to the files of the case containing the requests to charge, which had been submitted, not only upon this trial but upon other trials which had been had. It-appeared that these files had been examined and the requests discussed, pending their deliberations.