Grisham chooses the title for this book for a certain reason. The Runaway Jury a jury that gets tainted and corrupted. It thus, is deemed as completely out of control in relation to justice and the law. The title suggests that the jury is out of control and this becomes quickly apparent. What’s ironic is that nearly every character in the story is trying to control and influence the jury. Easter tries to win control of jurors through charisma and showing off his knowledge of the law. Fitch attempts to control the jury through shrewd manipulation and lies.  Cleve, the runner for Rohr, influences Derrick through cash. The ironic thing is that the title suggests a jury that is completely out of control. Grisham uses this as a symbol to say that it doesn’t matter how much resources you have- a jury is innately unstable and uncontrollable.