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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 California, 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 outlines the legal standards that should guide their deliberations. The jury then answers specific questions designed to lead them to a verdict. These questions often relate to the determination of facts, the application of law to those facts, and the assessment of damages or other relief. The answers provided by the jury are compiled to form the jury verdict, which decides the outcome of the lawsuit. The verdict is then reflected in the court's judgment, which is the official decision of the court that specifies the relief granted, such as the amount of money one party owes to another. The judgment is based on the jury's findings and is enforceable by law.

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