LCRLJ  49
                          VERDICTS


     (f)  Manner of Giving Verdict

  (1)  Receiving Verdict During Absence of Counsel.  A party
or attorney desiring to be present at the return of the
verdict must remain in attendance at the courthouse or be
available by telephone call.  If a party or attorney fails
to appear within twenty (20) minutes of telephone notice to
the attorney’s office, home or other number, the Court may
proceed to take the verdict in the absence of such party or
attorney.  In such case, the jury shall be individually
polled and the identity of any dissenting jurors recorded.