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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 Connecticut, 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 in a lawsuit, the jury receives instructions from the judge, known as the jury charge. This charge includes a series of questions that the jury must answer based on the evidence and the law as instructed by the judge. The jury's answers to these questions are what determine the outcome of the lawsuit, which is called the jury verdict. The verdict indicates whether the defendant is liable and, if so, what damages must be paid to the plaintiff. 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 compensation or injunctive relief. The judgment is the final step in the trial process and reflects the jury's decisions as to the facts of the case and the application of the law.

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