Jurors' Impeachment of Verdicts and Indictments in Federal Court Under Rule 606(b)

Authors

Christopher B. Mueller, University of Wyoming College of LawFollow

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. The Basic Exclusionary Principle … A. Rationale, Common Law Origins, Scope … B. Enactment and Approach of Rule 606(b)

III. Impeaching Verdicts under Rule 606(b) … A. The Basic Exclusionary Principle Applied … B. Exceptions to the Basic Principle … 1. Showing Extraneous Prejudicial Information … 2. Showing Outside Influence … C. Situations Beyond Reach of the Basic Principle … D. Procedural Problems-Interviewing Jurors; Motions; Hearings; Burden of Proof

IV. Impeaching Indictments under Rule 606(b)

V. Conclusion

Recommended Citation

Christopher B. Mueller, Jurors' Impeachment of Verdicts and Indictments in Federal Court Under Rule 606(b), 57 Neb. L. Rev. 920 (1978)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol57/iss4/6