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The jury’s answers to the questions it receives from the court (judge) 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 Alabama, as in other states, the jury plays a critical role in the legal process during a trial. After hearing the evidence and arguments presented by both sides, the jury receives instructions from the judge, known as the jury charge, which includes questions they must answer based on the evidence. The jury's answers to these questions are used to determine the outcome of the lawsuit, which is called the jury verdict. The verdict reflects the jury's findings on the facts of the case and their decision on who is legally responsible. The court then enters a judgment based on the jury's verdict, which is a formal statement of the result of the lawsuit, including the relief granted, such as monetary damages or other remedies. The judgment is the final decision of the court and dictates what the losing party must do, such as paying money to the winning party.

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