"A general verdict is one by which the jury pronounce at the same time on the fact and the law, either in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant. A verdict is a conclusion upon the facts, and in effect a direction for judgment. The findings of the court upon the facts in a nonjury case [may] be deemed a verdict [for purposes of a relevant procedural rule]."
Verdict
Definition
A jury's findings or conclusions on the factual issues presented by a case. Sometimes, the term also refers to the judge's resolution of issues in a bench trial.
Illustrative caselaw
See, e.g. United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. 220 (2005).
See also
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A jury's decision after a trial, which becomes final when accepted by the judge. (See also: directed verdict, special verdict)
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:26 pm
Schofield v. Baker, 242 F. 657, 658 (W.D. Wash. 1917) (citation omitted).
