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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 Washington State, as in other jurisdictions, 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, often in the form of a verdict form or jury interrogatories, which guide them through the decision-making process. The answers to these questions form the basis of the jury's verdict, which is their decision regarding the outcome of the case. Once the jury reaches a verdict, the judge will enter a judgment based on this decision. The judgment is the official decision of the court and typically specifies the relief granted, such as the amount of damages awarded or other remedies. The judgment is enforceable by law and can be appealed by either party if they believe there has been a legal error in the process.

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