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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 Wyoming, 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 designed to guide their deliberations, often in the form of a verdict form. The jury's answers to these questions lead to their verdict, which is their decision regarding the outcome of the case. The verdict indicates, for example, whether the defendant is liable and, if so, the amount of damages the plaintiff is awarded. The court then enters a judgment based on the jury's verdict, which is the formal decision of the court resolving the dispute and detailing the relief granted, such as the award of monetary damages or other remedies.

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