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(New page: A verdict is a conclusion, as to fact or law, that forms the basis for the court's judgment. Compare with directed verdict, which is a verdict rendered by a judge who takes the issue a...) |
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Revision as of 01:47, July 9, 2007
A verdict is a conclusion, as to fact or law, that forms the basis for the court's judgment. Compare with directed verdict, which is a verdict rendered by a judge who takes the issue away from a jury. Strictly speaking, the judge orders the jury to render the particular verdict.