Also known as: verdict
Written by attorneys · grounded in primary & secondary sources — see below
A historical term for the jury's formal declaration of the truth regarding a matter submitted for trial.
Veronica Villanueva sued Velocity Logistics for breach of a shipping contract. After deliberations the jury announced its unanimous decision finding for Veronica. The foreperson stated the verdict aloud to the judge while both parties and counsel stood in the courtroom.
Violet Vidal was convicted of fraud after a jury trial. On appeal the court held the prosecution's evidence legally insufficient. The Double Jeopardy Clause therefore prevented the government from retrying her on the same charges.
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Virgil Volpe sued Voss Shipping for cargo damage. The court gave the jury a general verdict form together with written questions on causation and damages. The jury answered the questions in writing and returned a general verdict consistent with those answers.
Vito Villarreal was convicted of embezzlement. Within fourteen days after the verdict his counsel filed a motion for new trial alleging instructional error. The court considered the motion on its merits because it met the filing deadline.
Vera Vu sued Vista Manufacturing for product liability. The jury returned a general verdict for Vera together with written answers to factual questions. Because the answers aligned with the verdict the court entered judgment under Rule 58.
Victoria Vernon was tried on criminal charges before a twelve-person jury. One juror became ill after deliberations began. The court excused the juror for good cause and permitted the remaining eleven to return a verdict.
Yes. The jury must return its verdict to the judge in open court, and the verdict must be unanimous.
Reversal on appeal for legally insufficient evidence is equivalent to an acquittal. The Double Jeopardy Clause therefore bars retrial.
The motion must be filed within fourteen days after the verdict or finding of guilty.
Yes. After trial begins the court may excuse a juror for good cause and allow the remaining jurors to return a verdict.
The court must approve and enter judgment on the verdict and answers under Rule 58.
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