Taylor v. Bank One, Texas, N. A.

How later courts describe this case

• noting that juries “may use their common sense and evaluate the facts in light of their knowledge of the natural tendencies and inclinations of human beings.”
• [stating] “judgment [which has been vacated] or set aside has no preclusive effect”
• “[A] lack of sufficient funds will excuse an absence of effort to lessen damages.” (quoting 22 Am.Jur.2d, Damages, § 32 at 55 (1965))
• no reversible error in substituting previously discharged alternate juror after three hours of jury deliberations notwithstanding that alternate juror had, in meanwhile, discussed the case with her employer
• procedural protections provided by Miranda attach only in cases of custodial interrogation