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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 Minnesota, as in other states, the jury plays a critical role in the legal process during a trial. The judge provides the jury with a set of instructions, known as the jury charge, which outlines the legal standards and definitions relevant to the case. The jury is tasked with applying these instructions to the facts as they determine them to be. They answer specific questions presented to them, often in the form of a verdict form or a special verdict. These questions typically relate to the elements of the claims at issue, such as whether a duty of care was breached in a negligence case, or whether a contract was formed in a contract dispute. The jury's answers to these questions, known as the jury verdict, are crucial as they determine the outcome of the lawsuit. Once the jury reaches a verdict, the judge enters a judgment based on this verdict, which is a formal statement of the result of the lawsuit, including, for example, the award of damages to the prevailing party. The judgment is the final step in the trial process and reflects the relief granted, such as monetary compensation or injunctive relief.

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