Jury Instructions Flashcards

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At conclusions of all motions, if they are denied, jury will be _

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Instructed by the court what the law is in the case

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2
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Instructions may be oral or they may be

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Given to jury in writing

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3
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Jury will then be instructed to consider all evidence, jury instructions, then _

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Render verdict

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4
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Before beginning deliberations, jury will hear from attorneys one more time in form of

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Closing arguments

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5
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Purpose of closing arguments is to give attorneys one last opportunity to

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Argue their respective positions in the case

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Attorneys argue their respective positions on the case in order to (closing arguments)

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Persuade jurors in their favor

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7
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Size of _ may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction

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Jury

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8
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Size of jury in civil case range

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5-12 people

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9
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Parties can agree to have fewer _

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Jurors

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