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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 Arkansas, as in other states, the jury plays a crucial role in the legal process in a trial by jury. The judge provides the jury with a set of instructions, known as the jury charge, which outlines the legal standards and definitions that the jury must apply to the facts of the case. The jury then deliberates and answers specific questions based on these instructions. Their answers to these questions form the basis of the jury's verdict, which is their decision regarding the outcome of the case. If the jury determines that a party is liable, the verdict will include the relief granted, such as the amount of money one party owes to another. The judge then enters the court's judgment, which formalizes the jury's verdict into an enforceable court order. The judgment is the final decision of the court, reflecting the outcome of the lawsuit as determined by the jury's verdict.

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