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In a trial court who ususally hands down the verdict or decision?
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It varies in different jurisdictions. In some states, the jury foreperson reads the verdict, in others the court clerk reads the verdict, and in still others, the judge reads the verdict.
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What does it mean when the Supreme Court hands down its decision?
often a mixed decision with majority, dissenting, and even concurring opinions.
What do appelate courts do?
The Appeals court reviews the district courts' decisions to determine if the appealed case was conducted according to prevailing law and rules of procedure and that a miscarriage of justice has not taken place. District courts handle civil and criminal cases that come under both state and federal authority.
In a civil case can a judge overturn a jury verdict for defendant?
A court does have the authority to overrule the verdict of a jury in any matter except the acquittal of a criminal defendant. There are three court rules, 50, 59 and 60 specifically deal with this authority. These rules are from the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; however most state court rules are modeled after the Federal Rules; therefor all states in the United States have similar provisions.Note that judgments are not entered until after the jury hands down its verdict. Thus, when the rule refers to a judgment, it does include judgments that are based on jury verdicts. In this sense the court is setting aside the jury's verdict. The "court" referred to is the trial court, not the Appellate Court, because these rules are not in the separate section for Rules of Appellate Procedure.Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50 allows a court to disregard the jury's verdict and either order a new trial or direct the entry of a judgment contrary to the verdict of the jury if the other party is entitled to such a verdict as a matter of law.This rule gives a court the power to set aside a jury verdict either immediately after it is returned or upon request within 28 days after the verdict is returned. This happens sometimes if a jury returns a verdict that is clearly against the weight of the evidence and should never have been returned. This might happen if a jury is prejudiced against one party or another or makes a mistake in its fact finding conclusions and brings back a verdict that is not supported by the evidence. The court has the authority to disregard the verdict and direct the entry of judgment for the other party notwithstanding the verdict.Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59 allows the court to set aside the verdict and judgment and either order a new trial or alter or amend part of the verdict/judgment. The court has this authority if it believes such action is warranted even if none of the parties asks it to do so.This rule permits alteration or amendment of a judgment as opposed to the grant of an entirely new trial. One example of an alteration or amendment of a verdict/judgment is that a court may reduce or increase the amount of damages a jury awards. This is called remititur and additur, repectively. If a jury awards damages in so excessive an amount that it is clear the the jury was prejudiced or mistaken, the court may lower the amount after the jury verdict is in.Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60 also permits the court to relieve a party from the effects of a verdict/judgment under these circumstances:(1) mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect;(2) newly discovered evidence that, with reasonable diligence, could not have been discovered in time to move for a new trial under Rule 59(b);(3) fraud (whether previously called intrinsic or extrinsic), misrepresentation, or misconduct by an opposing party;(4) the judgment is void;(5) the judgment has been satisfied, released, or discharged; it is based on an earlier judgment that has been reversed or vacated; or applying it prospectively is no longer equitable; or(6) any other reason that justifies relief.For these reasons and only under the appropriate circumstances, a court does have the authority to throw out, alter,amend or grant some type of relief from a jury verdict and subsequent judgment.
Who gives the verdict?
Technically, the jury renders the verdict in a jury trial, then the judge signs the written judgment based on the verdict. If the case is tried without a jury (a bench trial) the judge as the finder of fact renders the verdict and signs the appropriate written judgment.Additional: If the questioner is asking who it is that actually delivers (i.e.: first speaks) the verdict out loud; as stated above, in a bench trial the judge will deliver it, but in jury trials it can vary depending on the practice of the court and jurisdiction in which it is located. In some courts the jury foreperson will deliver the verdict, while in others the foreperson surrenders the verdict sheet to the Bailiff who delivers it to the judge who reads it and then hands it to the Court Clerk to actually be read aloud into the record .
What do trial juries hand out?
Trial juries hand down verdicts. When the judge hands down the verdict it is called a judgment or a holding.
What did the supreme court decide in the case and what was president jackson's response to the court ruling?
In the case of Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia's laws did not apply to the Cherokee Nation and that the removal of Native Americans from their lands was unconstitutional. President Andrew Jackson disagreed with the ruling and famously said, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it." Jackson refused to enforce the court's decision, leading to the forced removal of Native Americans along the Trail of Tears.
Would you rather be the President a Senator a Representative or a Supreme Court Justice?
I would have been and supreme court justice, not a president because it can be all hard work that's in your hands. I don't know what a senator is, but I would be supreme court justice because you get to speak out your mind and don't need to hear what people have to say and make your decision of what's right!
When is it important to make a decision quickly?
In case of emergency it is very important to make a decision quickly. Otherwise, things will slip from your hands.
What did the Supreme Court decide in the case and what was president Jackson's response to court ruling?
He took matters into his own hands
What did the Supreme Court decided in the case and what was President Jackson's response to the court ruling?
He took matters into his own hands
What did the Supreme Court decide in the case and what was President Jackson response to the court ruling?
He took matters into his own hands
What did the Supreme Court decide in the case and what was presidents Jackson's response to the court ruling?
He took matters into his own hands
