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policy reasons behind rule in New York

6 New York opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Porter v. Milhoratgreen
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Inasmuch as there was no error in reporting the verdict and the record does not demonstrate substantial confusion among the jurors, the two exceptions to the general rule prohibiting jurors from impeaching their own verdict, plaintiffs may not use the juror affidavits in an attempt to impeach the verdict (see Porter v Milhorat, 26 AD3d 424, 424 [2006]).

2013Inasmuch as there was no error in reporting the verdict and the record does not demonstrate substantial confusion among the jurors, the two exceptions to the general rule prohibiting jurors from impeaching their own verdict, plaintiffs may not use the juror affidavits in an attempt to impeach the verdict (see Porter v Milhorat, 26 AD3d 424, 424 [2006]).

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McDonald v. Plessgreen
scotus · 1915 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1994
2 sentences

1994"The policy reasons behind the rule [against impeaching a verdict] are to prevent 'the post-trial harassing of jurors for statements which might render their verdicts questionable’ and to avoid the chaos that a contrary rule would create (People v De Lucia, 20 NY2d 275, 278 ; see, McDonald v Pless, 238 US 264, 267-268 ; King v United States, 576 F2d 432, 438 [2d Cir])” (Kaufman v Eli Lilly & Co., 65 NY2d 449 , 460).

1985The policy reasons behind the rule are to prevent “the posttrial harassing of jurors for statements which might render their verdicts questionable” and to avoid the chaos that a contrary rule would create (People v De Lucia, 20 NY2d 275, 278 ; see, McDonald v Pless, 238 US 264, 267-268 ; King v United States, 576 F2d 432, 438 [2d Cir]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
People v. De Lucia green
ny · 1967
2 sentences

1994"The policy reasons behind the rule [against impeaching a verdict] are to prevent 'the post-trial harassing of jurors for statements which might render their verdicts questionable’ and to avoid the chaos that a contrary rule would create (People v De Lucia, 20 NY2d 275, 278 ; see, McDonald v Pless, 238 US 264, 267-268 ; King v United States, 576 F2d 432, 438 [2d Cir])” (Kaufman v Eli Lilly & Co., 65 NY2d 449 , 460).

1985The policy reasons behind the rule are to prevent “the posttrial harassing of jurors for statements which might render their verdicts questionable” and to avoid the chaos that a contrary rule would create (People v De Lucia, 20 NY2d 275, 278 ; see, McDonald v Pless, 238 US 264, 267-268 ; King v United States, 576 F2d 432, 438 [2d Cir]).

21985–1994
In re Charles A. Field Delivery Service, Inc. green
ny · 1985
2 sentences

2015The policy reasons behind the requirement of consistent results — particularly "guidance for those governed by the determination made" and "stability in the law" — are not advanced by requiring the food vendor, regulated by DOHMH, to anticipate being subjected to vending restrictions directed at the general vendor and promulgated by DCA ( Matter of Charles A. Field Delivery Serv. , [Roberts] 66 NY2d at 519 ).

2015The policy reasons behind the requirement of consistent results — particularly “guidance for those governed by the determination made” and “stability in the law” — are not advanced by requiring the food vendor, regulated by DOHMH, to anticipate being subjected to vending restrictions directed at the general vendor and promulgated by DCA (Matter of Charles A. Field Delivery Serv. [Roberts], 66 NY2d at 519 ).

12015–2015
Gamell v. Mount Sinai Hospital green
nyappdiv · 1972
1 sentence

1994"In the absence of good cause, jurors should be protected against posttrial efforts to 'browse among their thoughts’ in an effort to invalidate their verdict” (Gamell v Mount Sinai Hosp., 40 AD2d 1010, 1011 , lv dismissed 32 NY2d 678 ).

11994–1994
Gamell v. Mount Sinai Hospital green
ny · 1973
1 sentence

1994"In the absence of good cause, jurors should be protected against posttrial efforts to 'browse among their thoughts’ in an effort to invalidate their verdict” (Gamell v Mount Sinai Hosp., 40 AD2d 1010, 1011 , lv dismissed 32 NY2d 678 ).

11994–1994

Where else courts name it

LA 19 (2004–2025) PA 7 (1994–2020) NY 6 (1985–2015) OH 4 (1982–2020) TX 4 (2001–2021) MD 2 (2022–2022) IL 2 (2015–2015) CA 2 (2008–2026) IN 2 (2004–2026)

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