SPECIAL VERDICT
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Special Verdict.
Special Verdict - as a noun
A verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
general verdictExample Sentences
"The jury reached a special verdict, finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter."
"The judge requested a special verdict from the jury to determine the extent of the damages."
"The special verdict provided by the jury indicated that the accused was not mentally competent at the time of the crime."
"In cases of medical malpractice, a special verdict can help determine the liability of the healthcare provider."
"The special verdict clarified that the defendant acted in self-defense and should not be held liable for excessive force."