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Lathrop v. Inhabitants of Sharon
29 Mass. 172
Mass.
1831
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In this case it was held, that where the jury have been correctly instructed by the court and have returned a verdict, the inquiry is not to be made, as a ground for a new trial, whether they did not misunderstand the instructions. It is to be presumed that the jury understand the directions given to them, and if counsel have reason to apprehend that they do not, it should be suggested at the time of the trial, in order that the judge may be more explicit.

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Case Name: Lathrop v. Inhabitants of Sharon
Court Name: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Date Published: Nov 5, 1831
Citation: 29 Mass. 172
Court Abbreviation: Mass.
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