General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES |
TITLE II. ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN |
CHAPTER 234A. OFFICE OF JURY COMMISSIONER FOR THE COMMONWEALTH |
SECTION 74A. Gratuities
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If either party to a case at the sitting at which a verdict is returned, either before or after the trial, gives to any of the jurors who try the case anything by way of treat or gratuity, the court may, upon motion of the adverse party, set aside the verdict and award a new trial.