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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 Tennessee, 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 and making decisions on the case. The jury charge is tailored to the specific facts and legal issues of the case at hand. After hearing the evidence and arguments presented by both parties, the jury uses the charge to deliberate and answer questions that lead to their verdict. The verdict is the jury's decision on the factual disputes of the case, which can include determinations of liability and, in some cases, the awarding of damages. The court then enters a judgment based on the jury's verdict, which formalizes the outcome of the lawsuit and specifies the relief granted, such as the amount of money one party owes to another.

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