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The verdict is 'Guilty.' The finder of fact (usually a jury) has to feel that the evidence proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe word 'verdict' refers to the judgment rendered by the court.
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∙ 12y agoAcquittal - Judgment, as by a jury or judge, that a defendant is not guilty of a crime as charged.
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∙ 12y agothe sentencing by the judge
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That the defendant is innocent and the verdict cannot be overturned by any court of law.
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The judgment given by the jury?
It is called the verdict. In a criminal case it will be Guilty or Not Guilty. In a civil case it will be Liable or Not Liable.
Does a jury decision in a civil case require majority vote?
In civil cases, a verdict may be reached by a majority of nine of the twelve members.
What kind of verdict is necessary for a civil case?
For civil cases, two types of verdicts are rendered; general and special. The verdict need not be unanimous, a 3:4 will suffice. General verdict, the jury has decided the case either in favour of the defendant or the claimant (plantiff) Special verdict, a general decision is not announced (obviously) and rather the jury has answered certain factual questions, leaving the complete decision up to the court itself.
What is a verdict?
a choice of either innocent or guilty A verdict is, by very definition, the following. ver·dict /ˈvərdikt/ Noun, A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest, Or Noun: An opinion or judgement.
If there is no jury in civil court what do they do?
If there is a non-jury trial then no jury is ever chosen or convened. The entire case is heard by a judge who will then render a verdict.
What does the jury do in civil cases?
Same as they do in a criminal case - listen to the testimony, the evidence, and the arguments and come to a verdict that they believe is correct.
What is a jury verdict?
The word 'verdict' refers to the judgment rendered by the court.
Who decides civil lawsuit?
civil lawsuits are heard by a jury, then they make the decision. only if both parties agree to a non-jury trial does a judge make the decision.
How does the foreman announce the verdict in a civil trial?
Loudly.
What is final disposition means on civil case?
It means exactly what it sounds like. The END of the case. It is the FINAL disposition of the case. A decision or verdict has been rendered, and judgment meted out.
Examples of safeguards of individual civil liberties?
a Not-Guilty verdict
What is the lower court verdict for civil rights cases?
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