The practice of a circuit court judge was for them to ride around the countryside each year to hear cases.
Depending on your state? Usually most states Circuit court consists of a judge and jury.
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
The Judge as Well as The Jury.
The Supreme Court of Virginia. Appellate courts do not try cases, but review procedure, so no jury is needed.
Customarily, judge only.
If a case reaches court, both sides present their story (or their 'evidence') before a judge or a jury. The outcome is then decided by the judge or jury.
Judge/Jury
No. All federal circuit trial courts hear both jury and bench trials.
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals judges are appointed for life and can only be removed via impeachment.
Yes, in some cases, a judge can overrule a jury's decision in a court case. This is known as a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) or a directed verdict. The judge may do this if they believe the jury's decision is not supported by the evidence presented during the trial.
jury
Yes, in some cases, a judge can overrule a jury decision in a court case. This is known as a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) or a judgment as a matter of law. The judge may do this if they believe the jury's decision is not supported by the evidence presented during the trial.