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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 Nevada, 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 they need to understand to deliberate properly. The instructions are based on Nevada state statutes, case law, and the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. They are tailored to the specifics of the case and are meant to guide the jury in applying the law to the facts they have determined from the evidence presented during the trial. The jury's answers to the questions in the jury charge lead to the jury verdict, which decides 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. It is the responsibility of the attorneys representing the parties to propose jury instructions, but the judge has the final say on what instructions are given to the jury.

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