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What is the meaning of legal word 'findings'?
The meaning of the legal word findings is the result or decision made by deliberations of a jury or court.
What is the subject of matter of artworks submitted in the archibald prize?
identify how the subject matter is selected for an artwork to be submitted in the archibald prize
How did the concept of trial develop?
A Jury trial is a legal proceeding in which a jury either makes a decision or makes findings of fact which are then applied by a judge. Trial by jury Begin in the middle ages...
What is a motion to reargue?
A request to the court by the defense (or plaintiff) for a second chance to argue their case before the judge or a jury. It must be submitted BEFORE the judge (or jury) has rendered their verdict in the case.
Which jury that determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty?
At law, in a jury trial, the jury makes findings of factand the judge makes conclusions of law. In a bench trial, the judge makes both findings of fact and conclusions of law.To distinguish this type of jury from the grand jury, it is sometimes known as a petit jury. Also, less formally than the law French, it is known as a jury of one's peers.
What rights does amendment 7 give to citizens?
The 7th amendment gives a citizen the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases, and prevents courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact. It also guarantees a minimum of 6 members for a jury in a civil trial.
Are grand juries public knowledge?
If you mean an Indictment by a Grand Jury, the answer is yes. If you mean anything having to do with their deliberations, the answer is no - all of that is secret. In federal criminal cases, and in some state cases, a transcript of the grand jury proceedings which led to an indictment may be obtained through discovery by the defendant in his particular criminal case.
A special jury that determines if there is enough evidence to bring to trial?
A jury doesn't decide that, a District Attorney usually decides that.Another View: In some jurisdictions you would be referring to a Grand Jury.
Why do you have trial by jury?
It depends on the parties in a case to demand for the Jury Trial. It is the plaintiffs right to demand for the Jury or Judge Trial. If the case is involved trial of a heinous crime or matter of public importance, case will be tried by the Jury.
Who were the group of men in medieval times who submitted names of people suspected of heresy?
the grand jury, at least thats what my world civ teacher said
How long does a jury deliberate before the verdict is reached in a criminal trial?
There is no one definite answer. Some juries can reach a verdict in a matter of minutes, some can take hours, and some can take days. There are occasions when a jury cannot reach a verdict, no matter how hard they try and they are called a hung jury. In case of a hung jury, the law will decide if to try the case again, or to drop the matter completely.
What is the meaning of the legal words set aside varied or stayed?
Set aside means to ignore the findings of a jury or court. Varied means to make a change to the findings or changed. Stayed would mean to put it into a holding pattern.
