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True or false in order to reach a verdict in a civil trial the jury must come to a unanimous decision regarding the verdict?
It depends on the state
What vote is most often needed on a trial court in order to render any verdict?
Generally speaking, a unanimous verdict. However, this is not always required in every state.
Twelve people who must reach a unanimous verdict to convict or acquit in a federal trial?
The Jury.
Which juries require an unanimous vote to reach a verdict?
Juries in a criminal trial.
When a criminal trial jury is unable to reach unanimous verdict what declaration will the trial judge issue?
If the jury cannot reach a verdict, the judge may find them to be a hung jury and declare a mistrial.
How does the foreman announce the verdict in a civil trial?
Loudly.
Does a Patton decision allow a person to waive their right to a speedy trial?
No, it has nothing to do with the right to a speedy trial. It refers to the waiver of acceptance of a unanimous jury verdict in a case at trial.
Is the jury's verdict must be a majority in favor of guilt or innocence?
In a criminal trial, the jury's verdict must be unanimous in order to convict the defendant of guilt. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, it results in a hung jury and could lead to a mistrial.
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 most common post-verdict motion in a trial?
Civil trial: motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or a motion for a new trial Criminal trial: motion for a new trial I have no quantitative evidence to back that up. It is just an educated guess.
What is the juriers role in the courtroom?
The juror's role in the courtroom is to listen to the evidence presented during a trial, evaluate the facts, and ultimately reach a verdict based on the instructions provided by the judge. Jurors must remain neutral and impartial throughout the trial, deliberating with fellow jurors to reach a unanimous decision when required.
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.
