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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 New Jersey, the jury charge consists of the set of instructions, questions, and legal definitions that a judge provides to the jury in a civil or criminal trial. These instructions guide the jury on the legal standards they must apply when deliberating and making decisions on the case. The jury charge is crucial as it helps ensure that the jury understands the law and the specific issues they must decide upon. 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 is the official decision of the court that indicates the relief granted, such as the award of damages or other remedies. It is the responsibility of the attorneys to propose jury charges that accurately reflect the law and the specifics of the case, and the judge has the final say on what the jury charge includes.

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