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The jury charge is the questions, instructions, and definitions given to the jury by the court (judge) in a lawsuit to resolve the dispute between the parties. The jury’s answers to the questions in the jury charge determines the outcome of the lawsuit (the jury verdict), and is ultimately reflected in the court’s judgment (the statement of the relief granted in the lawsuit—generally who owes who money).

In Arkansas, the jury charge, also known as jury instructions, is a crucial component of a trial. It consists of the questions, instructions, and definitions that the judge provides to the jury to guide them in their deliberations. The jury charge is designed to clarify the legal standards and issues that the jury must consider when deciding the case. The jury's answers to the questions posed in the jury charge lead to the jury verdict, which determines the outcome of the lawsuit. This verdict indicates which party has prevailed and what relief, often in the form of monetary damages, is granted. The court's judgment is then entered based on the jury's verdict, formalizing the outcome of the case. Arkansas courts have specific rules and case law that govern the formulation and delivery of jury instructions to ensure they are fair, accurate, and clear for the jury to follow.

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