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A verdict is a conclusion, as to fact or law, that forms the basis for the court's judgment. Compare with a [[directed verdict]].

A '''verdict''' is a conclusion, as to fact or law, that forms the basis for the court's judgment. Compare with a directed verdict: A directed verdict is a verdict rendered by a [[judge]] who takes the issue away from a [[jury]].  Strictly speaking, the judge directs the jury to render the particular verdict.

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Typically a directed verdict is in a case in which the [[plaintiff]] has failed to present on the facts of his case proper [[evidence]] for jury consideration, and the trial judge orders the entry of a verdict without allowing the jury to consider it.

 

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