Jury Instructions Flashcards
At conclusions of all motions, if they are denied, jury will be _
Instructed by the court what the law is in the case
Instructions may be oral or they may be
Given to jury in writing
Jury will then be instructed to consider all evidence, jury instructions, then _
Render verdict
Before beginning deliberations, jury will hear from attorneys one more time in form of
Closing arguments
Purpose of closing arguments is to give attorneys one last opportunity to
Argue their respective positions in the case
Attorneys argue their respective positions on the case in order to (closing arguments)
Persuade jurors in their favor
Size of _ may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction
Jury
Size of jury in civil case range
5-12 people
Parties can agree to have fewer _
Jurors