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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 Oklahoma, 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 jury charge is designed to help the jury understand the legal standards that they must apply to the facts of the case. The instructions typically cover the law relevant to the case, the burden of proof, and the standards for determining liability or damages. The jury's answers to the questions posed 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. Oklahoma state statutes and the Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions (OUJI) provide the framework for these charges, ensuring that they are clear, legally accurate, and fair to all parties involved.

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