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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 Kansas, the jury charge, also known as jury instructions, is a crucial component of a trial. These instructions are provided by the judge to the jury and encompass the questions they must answer, the legal principles they must follow, and the definitions of relevant legal terms. The purpose of the jury charge is to guide the jury in their deliberations and to ensure they understand the law as it applies to the case at hand. 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 the award of damages or other remedies. Kansas law requires that jury instructions be clear, concise, legally accurate, and not misleading. The parties in the lawsuit typically propose jury instructions, but the judge has the final say on what instructions are given to the jury.

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