Where a juror has undisclosed prior knowledge of a case obtained through association with the accused's family, and a court officer questions jurors about the matter in front of each other during the trial without the trial judge being informed, there is a reasonable apprehension of jury partiality warranting a new trial. The fact that the information was likely favourable to the accused does not diminish the irregularity, because other jurors may perceive an attempt to influence them and react adversely.
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