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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 Connecticut, the jury charge, also known as jury instructions, is a crucial component of a trial. It consists of the questions, instructions, and legal definitions that the judge provides to the jury before they deliberate. The purpose of the jury charge is to guide the jury on the legal standards and principles they must apply when considering the evidence and making their decisions. The instructions will typically cover the relevant laws, how to assess the credibility of witnesses, and how to apply the law to the facts of 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 is then reflected in the court's judgment, which details the relief granted, such as monetary damages or other remedies. Connecticut courts follow the Connecticut Practice Book, which outlines the procedures for jury instructions, including when they should be requested by the attorneys, how they are formulated, and how they are presented to the jury.

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