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SB 1018 Jury interrogatories; allows court to submit in writing, forms for general verdict in certain cases.

Introduced by: William C. Mims | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Civil procedure; jury interrogatories.  Allows the court to submit written interrogatories to the jury together with forms for a general verdict in certain cases where complex issues of fact must be decided in order to arrive at a verdict. The provision does not apply to personal injury or wrongful death negligence cases unless otherwise specifically authorized by law, cases where comparative negligence applies, or all parties agree. When answers to the interrogatories are inconsistent with the verdict, the court shall either order the jury to reconsider its answers and verdict or order a new trial.


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