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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 Ohio, 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 purpose of the jury charge is to clarify the legal standards and issues that the jury must consider in reaching a verdict. Ohio law requires that the jury charge be fair and accurate, reflecting the applicable state statutes and case law relevant to the case at hand. The jury's answers to the questions posed in the jury charge determine the outcome of the lawsuit, which is the jury verdict. This verdict is then reflected in the court's judgment, which outlines the relief granted, such as the award of damages or other remedies. The jury charge is a critical element in ensuring that the jury understands the legal principles they must apply to the facts they have found to be true during the trial.

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