Chapter 1 ADDRESSING DEFECTIVE VERDICTS WHILE THE JURY IS EMPANELED

Index

• 1.0 I. Introduction
• 1.2 A. Types of Verdicts and General Requirements
• 1.3 B. Polling the Jury
• 1.4 III. Identifying Defective Verdicts
• 1.5 A. Timing
• 1.6 B. Verdicts that May Require Additional Deliberation
• 1.7 1. Incomplete, Inaccurate and Nonconforming Verdicts
• 1.8 2. Inconsistent Verdicts
• 1.9 3. Compromise and Quotient Verdicts
• 1.11 A. Quick Action Requires a Keen Focus
• 1.12 B. Concessions Can Create Inconsistency
• 1.13 C. Supplemental Instructions Can Alleviate Juror Confusion
• 1.14 V. Conclusion