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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 Utah, 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 uses these instructions to deliberate and answer specific questions related to the facts of the case. Their answers to these questions form the basis of the jury verdict, which is their decision regarding the outcome of the lawsuit. The verdict determines which party prevails and typically includes findings on liability and, in civil cases, the amount of damages awarded. After the jury reaches a verdict, the judge enters a judgment based on this verdict, which is the formal decision of the court resolving the dispute and detailing the relief granted, such as the amount of money one party owes to another. The judgment is enforceable by law and can be appealed to a higher court if either party believes there has been a legal error in the trial process.

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