The word 'verdict' refers to the judgment rendered by the court.
A hung jury is unable to reach unanimity on a verdict.
The decision of the jury is called a verdict. The decision of a judge is called her ruling or holding.
This is called a hung jury.
1.The judge asked for the verdict from the jury.2.The judge was going to ask for the verdict from the jury.
A jury verdict of 'guilty' signifies that it is probably a criminal trial. A judge cannot overturn a jury verdict in a criminal trial.
Usually, at the end of a trial a jury will render a verdict. A verdict could be guilty or innocent depending on what the jury believes. Sometimes, there is no verdict and a mistrial can be declared and the case can be retried.
If a jury cannot reach a verdict, it is considered a hung jury, and the case may result in a mistrial. In this situation, the prosecution can choose to retry the case with a new jury.
Jury Foreman (or Forewoman)
It is called a hung jury
An unanimous verdict is when all members of a jury or group reach an agreement on a decision or outcome. It means that everyone involved is in complete accord and there are no dissenting opinions. It is often required in legal proceedings for a verdict to be reached.
Jem reacts with disappointment and shock to the jury's verdict in "To Kill a Mockingbird." He struggles to comprehend the injustice of the decision and is deeply affected by the prejudice and racism exhibited by the jury.
Judges overturn jury verdicts infrequently, as they typically defer to the jury's decision. However, in cases where there is a legal error or misconduct, a judge may overturn a jury verdict.