quotient verdict
- A monetary award in a lawsuit calculated by averaging jurors' suggested amounts, which is generally deemed unlawful due to lack of basis on a factual discussion
- The judge declared a mistrial as the awarded monetary sum was obtained by a quotient verdict.
- Such a quotient verdict was deemed unlawful due to its lack of rationale based on the actual facts of the case.
- Jurors suggesting disparate amounts led to a quotient verdict, resulting in a declaration of mistrial.
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