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What is the final court ruling called?
Verdict (typically refers to a jury decision) or judgment(final decision of the court).
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the 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.
Can a judge overrule a jury decision in a court case?
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.
Is jury a noun?
Yes,it is the name of a group of people or a "thing"
In what type of court is a case first judged?
Generically, the "entry level" court is called a trial court. There, a judge or jury determines facts from the evidence presented (testimony, documents, other physical evidence, inferences from other evidence). If it is bench trial, the judge applies applicable law to the facts and makes a determination based upon which party has the burden of proof. If a jury trial, the judge instructs the jury on the law to apply, and the jury goes through a similar process until a decision is reached.
What is the name or a panel of citizen appointed by a judge?
A panel of ordinary citizens who make decisions is known as a "Jury"
Does a judge instruct a jury as to the law that applies in a case?
No. Where the jury acts, the jury acts as trier of fact only. The court routinely instructs the jury as to principles of law and their application, but the court, not the jury, determines the applicable law and how it is to be applied. In this, the jury has no discretion.
Who hears evidence and makes in a court of law?
Jury
Can a judge overrule the jury's decision in a trial?
Yes, a judge can overrule a jury's decision in a trial if they believe the decision is not supported by the evidence or the law. This is known as a judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
What do acquited mean?
Acquitted means that a person has been legally found not guilty of a crime for which they have been accused. This decision is typically made by a judge or jury in a court of law.
What panel of citizens make decisions in a court of law?
JURY
Who here's evidence and make choices in a court of law?
The Jury.
