What is a jury verdict in civil litigation?

A jury verdict in civil litigation is the final decision that is made by a jury in a civil trial. In Alaska, the jury must be unanimous in their verdict and typically consists of 6-12 members of the community. During civil litigation, each side presents their case and presents evidence to support their claims. After both sides have presented their cases, the jury is asked to deliberate and come to a verdict. The jury must consider all the evidence presented during the trial to make their decision. A jury verdict in civil litigation is typically “guilty” or “not guilty.” If the jury decides the defendant is guilty, then the judge will typically decide the punishment or award damages to the plaintiff. If the jury decides the defendant is not guilty, then the case will be dismissed and the defendant will not be subject to civil punishment or required to pay damages. It is important to remember that a jury verdict in civil litigation is final and cannot be overturned. This means that if an individual believes the jury has made an unfair decision, they can appeal the case to a higher court. However, the higher court will usually only review the case if errors were made in the original trial or if the verdict was unsupported by the evidence provided.

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