Verdicts and Judgments

Question 1

If the parties agree to a non unanimous jury and there is a verdict can it be objected and moved for a new trial?

Answer 1

No, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 48 permits a non-unanimous jury verdict if stipulated to by the parties. Here, the manufacturer and the homeowner agreed to a non-unanimous verdict so the manufacturer’s motion for a new trial should be denied.