Opinion
Civ. 05-1021.
August 14, 2007
ORDER
Before the Court is the Plaintiffs' motion for permission to contact the trial jurors in order to obtain their impressions of the case. The Plaintiffs argues this is necessary in order to assess the relative merits of a possible appeal within the time allowed for filing an appeal. Local Rule 47.2 generally prohibits such contact but allows the Court to order exceptions. The Court agrees with the Plaintiffs and will allow the parties to contact the trial jurors with the understanding that the jurors are under no obligation to speak to the parties.
Accordingly, the Plaintiffs' motion is GRANTED. Counsel for both parties are free to contact the trial jurors.
IT IS SO ORDERED.