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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 Wisconsin, the jury charge, also known as jury instructions, is a crucial component of a trial. It consists of the questions, instructions, and legal definitions that the judge provides to the jury before they deliberate on a verdict. These instructions guide the jury on the legal standards they must apply to the facts they have found to be true during the trial. Wisconsin courts often use standard jury instructions developed by the Wisconsin Judicial Conference, but judges may modify them to fit the specific circumstances of a case. The jury's answers to the questions posed in the jury charge, along with their application of the law as instructed by the court, lead to the jury verdict. This verdict determines the outcome of the lawsuit, such as who is liable and the amount of damages awarded. The verdict is then reflected in the court's judgment, which is the formal decision of the court resolving the dispute and detailing the relief granted, such as monetary compensation or injunctive relief.

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