Cox v. State

Citations

• 7 Tex. Ct. App. 1

Syllabus

<p>1. New Trial. —Separation of a jury is not, even in a capital case, cause for new trial, unless it appears to be probable that the fairness of the verdict was affected thereby, or that injustice to the appellant resulted therefrom.</p> <p>2. Same. —Note in the opinion circumstances held insufficient to show such a separation of the jury in a capital case as entitled the prisoner to a new trial.</p> <p>3. Practice. —In trials involving life or liberty, especial care should he exercised by jurors and by the officers of court to prevent any violation of the rule of the Code prohibiting the separation of the jury.</p>