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This rule limits evidence used to challenge a verdict. the side that brought the case argues dishonesty at voir dire always warrants a new trial. the opposing side argues the rule bars such evidence unless it affects the verdict."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 7-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 7-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 17-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 17-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 34, lines 27-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 34, lines 27-7"}]},{"heading":"How the 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It determines when juror statements can overturn a trial. The outcome affects the finality of civil judgments. It shapes how courts handle juror credibility issues."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 7-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 7-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 17-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 17-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 34, lines 27-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 34, lines 27-7"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 3-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 3-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 37-3","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 37-3"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 17-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 17-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 33-37","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 33-37"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 43-47","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 43-47"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 7-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 7-15"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 33-3","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 33-3"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 35-1","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 35-1"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 19-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 6, lines 19-21"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 47-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 6, lines 47-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 11-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 7, lines 11-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 45-1","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 7, lines 45-1"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 31-47","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 31-47"}]}],"slug":"2014-13-517-warger-v-shauers","term":"2014","title":"Can a juror's dishonesty about personal experience trigger a new trial?","title_sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 23, lines 7-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 23, lines 7-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 17-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 17-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 34, lines 27-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2014/13-517_hfjm.pdf","page_label":"file page 34, lines 27-7"}],"topics":[],"undated_disposition_date_fallback":null,"updated_at":"2026-09-05T03:22:24Z"}