Lathrop v. Inhabitants of Sharon 12 Pick. 172, 29 Mass. 172

In this case it was held, that where the jury have been correctly instructed by the court and have returned a verdict, the inquiry is not to be made, as a ground for a new trial, whether they did not misunderstand the instructions. It is to be presumed that the jury understand the directions given to them, and if counsel have reason to apprehend that they do not, it should be suggested at the time of the trial, in order that the judge may be more explicit.