Texas Commission of Appeals February 23, 1881, No. 1512, Op. Book No. 2, p. 289 (Whitlow v. Moore)

Opinion by

Quinan, J.

§ 1052. Verdict; manner of receiving. The jury returned their verdict to the judge at his residence, and not in open court. This occurred in the night, and he excused one of the jurors from being present at court next morning.