special interrogatory
- A set of questions presented to a jury to assess their decision on particular facts in a case, ensuring that their overall verdict is consistent, or in a situation when the court needs the jury to provide a specific verdict
- The judge decided to include a special interrogatory to the jury to ensure the consistency of their decision with the overall verdict.
- To address the complex issues within the case, a special interrogatory was used to pinpoint the jury's judgement on certain key facts.
- In an effort to seek a specific verdict, the court often relies on a special interrogatory.
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