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A quick definition of general verdict:

A general verdict is when a group of people called a jury decides who should win a court case without explaining why. They don't have to give reasons for their decision, but sometimes the judge can ask them to answer questions about specific facts. If their answers don't match their decision, the judge can order a new trial. This is different from a special verdict, where the jury lists specific facts but doesn't say who wins the case.

A more thorough explanation:

A general verdict is a decision made by a jury in a court case where they determine which party should win without providing specific details on the disputed issues. The jury is not required to explain their reasoning behind their decision.

For example, in a personal injury case, the jury may decide that the defendant is responsible for the plaintiff's injuries and award damages without specifying which actions of the defendant caused the injuries.

However, the court may require the jury to answer written questions about specific findings of fact when issuing a general verdict. If the answers to these questions are inconsistent with the verdict, the judge can order a new trial.

A general verdict is different from a special verdict, where the jury lists specific findings of factual issues but does not declare who wins the overall case.

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good morning! hoping waves will come our wave today
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GW wave today?
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There’s someone I found on here with the username threeoutchange and if my understanding is correct that’s a reference to the debut album by a pretty cool 90s-00s Japanese band called Supercar. I geeked a little
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Yeah! They are pretty good. Three Out Change is an awesome J-rock record
Dkk
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I will probably not listen to them more but fun fact. Really random to start the day. An omen that the waves will be very random today.
Dkk
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Fuck, reading the wikipedia now. Literal last song they did before they broke up was Storywriter. Wow.
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That one is a masterpiece
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My favorite song by them is Recreation
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@renard99: man, hard to find.
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@glovediedthisishismom: Congrats on the snow.
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@renard99: Poetic and nice.
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