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It is not expressed in exactly that way. It is said that "Jurors are the TRIERS of fact." Both the defense and the proseecution present the jury with the facts as the defense and prosecution see them. It is up to the jurors to decide which version they believe, and render a verdict accordingly.
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What is the main role of a jury?
To decide issues of fact.
Negligence judge or jury?
Judges decide questions of law. Juries decide issues of fact.
Who decides issues of fact in a jury trial?
the jury
Why are there so many people on a jury?
There are 12 people in a jury to decide guilt or innocence
Does a petite jury decide the facts about a case?
Yes, but its correct name is PETIT jury.
Who is the trier of fact?
A jury is the trier of fact in a jury trial. In the United States, roughly 3 million people are called for jury duty each year.
What is trials by jury?
Trial by jury means that the finder of fact for the court proceeding will be a jury. the size of the jury varies by jurisdiction.
Why do you have jurys if the judge can overpower them?
To decide questions of fact. Sometimes, if a judge thinks a jury was partial and thus did not correctly follow the law, they will order a judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
How does a jury decide a foreman?
He is elected by the jury members. He calls for votes and submits the final verdict to the judge.
What group of people decide a case after hearing evidence?
Jury. There are 2 kinds of juries: petit jury (typically 12 or 6 persons, decide criminal trials and sometimes civil lawsuits) and grand jury (typically 24 persons, decides to issue indictments).
What does the the right to trial by jury mean?
In most cases, you have the right to have your case heard by a jury, rather than a judge, in the US. In the criminal context, this means that jury will hear the evidence, and they will decide whether or not to find you guilty. In the civil context, this means that a jury will hear the evidence and determine who is liable to pay the damages.The judge still makes decisions of law, but the jury decides issues of fact, such as who is lying.That you will be sent to court, and the decision will be made by a group of adults which will determine whether you are 'guilty' or 'innocent' - after the jury has made their choice, the judge will carry out with the sentence.
Is it true In most states if neither party requests a jury there will be no jury trial?
true, they can request the judge to decide, in small claims you have to request a jury
