Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4160 – Third verdict of jury not to be set aside
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4160
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
No judge may set aside the verdict of a jury in the same case more than twice, but should there be three jury trials of the same case, the third verdict shall not be disturbed by the trial judge, who shall render judgment thereon without entertaining an application for a new trial.