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split verdict

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A quick definition of split verdict:

A split verdict is when a jury or judge makes a decision in a case, but it's not all for one side or the other. It can happen when one party wins on some claims, but the other party wins on others. In criminal cases, it can also mean that a defendant is found guilty on one charge but not guilty on another.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A verdict in which one party prevails on some claims, while the other party prevails on others. In criminal law, it can also refer to a verdict finding a defendant guilty on one charge but not guilty on another or a verdict of guilty for one defendant and not guilty for a co-defendant.

Example: In a civil case, a split verdict may occur if the jury finds the defendant liable for some but not all of the plaintiff's claims. For example, if a plaintiff sues for both breach of contract and negligence, the jury may find the defendant liable for breach of contract but not for negligence. In a criminal case, a split verdict may occur if the jury finds the defendant guilty of one charge but not guilty of another charge. For example, if a defendant is charged with both murder and manslaughter, the jury may find the defendant guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of murder.

Explanation: A split verdict occurs when the jury or judge decides in favor of one party on some claims or charges but not on others. This can happen in both civil and criminal cases. In civil cases, a split verdict may result in the plaintiff receiving compensation for some but not all of their claims. In criminal cases, a split verdict may result in the defendant being convicted of some but not all of the charges against them.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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