How do juries determine liability?

In Florida, juries are used to determine liability in civil lawsuits. Liability is the legal responsibility or obligation for something that happened. The jury considers arguments from the lawyers representing each side and examines the evidence presented. The jury must decide in favor of either the plaintiff or the defendant. The jury listens carefully to the explicit instructions provided by the judge in the case. The jury also listens to the lawyers’ arguments and then questions both sides in order to gain additional information. The jury evaluates the arguments and evidence to determine whether they meet the legal standard for liability. The jury must decide, based on the evidence, whether the plaintiff has proven the case by a preponderance of the evidence. This means that the evidence presented must indicate that liability is more likely true than not true. The jury has to make a judgment and answer the question of whether or not there is a legal responsibility or obligation for something that happened. If the jury believes the plaintiff has proven the case, liability is established.

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