25-7-301. Order of trial. When the jury has been sworn, the trial must proceed in the following order unless the court, for good cause and special reason, otherwise directs: (1) The party who has the burden of proof may briefly state the party’s case and the evidence by which the party expects to sustain it. (2) The adverse […]
25-7-302. Directed verdict when no issues of fact. Where, upon the trial of an issue by a jury, the case presents only questions of law, the judge may direct the jury to render a verdict in favor of the party entitled thereto. History: En. Sec. 1104, C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6761, Rev. C. 1907; […]
25-7-303. Activity of court during jury’s absence. While the jury is absent, the court may adjourn from time to time in respect to other business, but it is nevertheless open for every purpose connected with the case submitted to the jury until a verdict is rendered or the jury discharged. The court may direct the jury […]
25-7-304. Procedure when juror becomes sick. If, after the impaneling of the jury and before verdict, a juror becomes sick and is unable to perform the juror’s duty, the court may order the juror to be discharged. In that case, subject to the provisions of Rule 47(c), M.R.Civ.P., the trial may proceed with the other jurors […]
25-7-305. Procedure when jury prevented from giving verdict. In all cases where the jury is discharged or prevented from giving a verdict by reason of accident or other cause during the progress of the trial or after the case is submitted to it, the action may be again tried immediately or at a future time, as […]
