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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 South Dakota, 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. These instructions guide the jury on the legal standards they must apply when deliberating on the facts of the case. The jury uses these instructions to understand the specific issues they must decide and the legal principles that govern the case. 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. South Dakota's legal system ensures that the jury charge is clear, precise, and relevant to the case at hand, and it is typically discussed and finalized in a charge conference between the judge and the attorneys from both sides before being presented to the jury.

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