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Definition of majority verdict?
A majority verdict is a decision made by a jury in which most of the jurors agree on a verdict. It does not necessarily require a unanimous decision, instead requiring a specified number or percentage of jurors to be in agreement. Majority verdicts are used in some legal systems to reach a conclusion in a trial.
What is the vote needed by a petit jury to reach a decision?
Federal criminal juries need to reach a unanimous decision, but the courts have ruled that state criminal juries can have less than unanimous. Only two states allow this. Louisiana and Oregon allow 10-2 verdicts.
Does the US Supreme Court make unanimous decisions?
Yes, the US Supreme Court does make unanimous decisions in some cases; however, a decision only requires a simple majority vote of the justices hearing the case. If all nine justices vote, only five need to agree to form a majority.
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.
How do you know if you need to replace your car battery in a 05 Dodge Stratus?
Drive to you local auto parts store. The vas majority of them will check it out for free.
Does the president need a majority of the electoral votes or the majority of the popular vote to win?
majority on electoral votes
Do I need to replace the sink when I replace the cabinets?
You don't have to replace the sink when you replace your cabinets. If the sink works, does not leak, and suits your aesthetic, there is no need to replace it.
The opinions of the majority need little or no Constitutional protection because?
The opinions of the majority need little or no Constitutional protection because they are popular.
What can replace a battery?
If you need a battery then there is nothing that can replace it.
If I diamond cracks can I repair it or do I need to replace it?
You would probably need to replace a cracked diamond.
Do you need to replace head bolts on 1996 Chevy Corsica?
yes you need to replace head bolts
How do you replace the Starter in 2003 Toyota Tundra?
I need to replace the starter in a 2003 Tundra, but where is it the starter? I need to replace the starter in a 2003 Tundra, but where is it the starter?
