What is a jury verdict in civil litigation?

A jury verdict in civil litigation is a decision made by a jury at the conclusion of a trial which resolves the dispute between two parties. In West Virginia, juries are typically composed of 12 members of the public. In order to reach a verdict in civil litigation, the jury must come to a unanimous agreement. In other words, every juror must agree on the same outcome for the case in order for a verdict to be reached. If the jury is unable to reach an agreement, a mistrial will be declared and the case will proceed to a new trial. This is known as a hung jury. Depending on the reason for the jury not being able to reach a verdict, it may be possible for the same jury to be reconvened for a new trial. When a jury reaches a verdict it is also known as a “findings of fact.” This means that the jury has considered all the evidence and testimony presented and has reached a decision on the matters at hand. The verdict itself is the final decision of the jury, determining who is responsible for the dispute and deciding who should receive any financial compensation. Once the verdict is read, the court order will bind both the plaintiff and defendant to abide by the outcome of the jury’s decision.

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