Opinion analysis: Testimony about juror statements during deliberations not admissible to show dishonesty during voir dire
Justice Sotomayor delivering the opinion of the Court.
Roger C. Park
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Argument analysis: Juror testimony about deliberations
Thanks to a circuit split, Supreme Court is taking one of its rare visits to the world of evidence doctrine. At issue in Warger v. Shauers is whether, in support of a motion for a new trial, a juror may testify about statements by another juror during deliberations, when the testimony is offered to show that the other juror was dishonest in answers to voir dire questions.
Argument preview: Justices to resolve circuit split on juror testimony about deliberations
On October 8, in Warger v. Shauers, the Court will hear oral arguments on whether, in support of a motion for a new trial, a juror may testify about statements made during deliberations which show that another juror gave misleading answers to questions asked on voir dire.