What is the appellate court’s scope of review for a jury’s factual findings?

In Delaware, the appellate court’s scope of review for a jury’s factual findings is one of limited review. This means the appellate court is not able to re-weigh the evidence presented in the trial court. The court can only review the trial record to determine if the jury’s findings are supported by the evidence. The appellate court’s review is limited to whether there was substantial evidence in the trial record to support the jury’s findings. This means that if the jury’s findings are supported by the evidence, the appellate court must accept the jury’s factual findings. The appellate court cannot substitute its own opinion for the jury’s opinion. The Delaware Supreme Court has also established that the appellate court should not substitute its own judgment for the jury’s judgment on factual matters. If the jury’s findings were reasonable based on the evidence presented, the appellate court must affirm the jury’s findings. The appellate court does not have the authority to second-guess the jury’s findings unless it is found that the jury’s findings were clearly wrong. The appellate court’s main purpose is to ensure that the trial court followed the correct legal procedures. The appellate court’s scope of review for a jury’s factual findings is limited to ensuring that the jury’s findings are supported by the evidence and remain reasonable. The appellate court is not able to re-weigh the evidence.

What is the appellate court’s scope of review for a jury’s factual findings?

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