Opinion ID: 1183412
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Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Coercion of the Jury's Verdict

Text: Shortly after the jury returned its verdict in this matter, several of the jurors contacted appellants' trial counsel. They complained that they were exhausted and upset by the jury's deliberations and that they did not agree with the verdict. [10] Counsel brought this to the attention of the district court, requesting that further proceedings be stayed pending an inquiry into the matter. The court denied this request, concluding that the jurors' complaints did not justify a hearing. We believe the district court acted appropriately. As a general rule, jurors will not be permitted to impeach their own verdict. Weaver Brothers, Ltd. v. Misskelley, 98 Nev. 232, 233, 645 P.2d 438, 439 (1982); Close v. Flanary, 77 Nev. 87, 113-14, 360 P.2d 259, 273 (1961); Priest v. Cafferata, 57 Nev. 153, 157, 60 P.2d 220, 221 (1936). Even if the allegations made here were true, they would not have warranted a new trial. See Close, 77 Nev. at 113-14, 360 P.2d at 273.