NEW : 9 women , 3 men will decide if character Edie Britt 's death was revenge against actress . Edie Britt died for `` creative reasons '' to surprise viewers , the defense argues . Actress Nicollette Sheridan accuses the series creator Marc Cherry of hitting her . Sheridan 's lawyer downplayed the significance of that decision , saying the damages could have only been $ 1 and jury deliberations will be simplified without it . Score: 6
NEW : 9 women , 3 men will decide if character Edie Britt 's death was revenge against actress . Edie Britt died for `` creative reasons '' to surprise viewers , the defense argues . Actress Nicollette Sheridan accuses the series creator Marc Cherry of hitting her . Score: 6