New Jersey Statutes 2B:23-17. Verdict by five-sixths of the jury
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2B:23-17
- 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.
In any civil trial by jury, at least five-sixths of the jurors shall render the verdict unless the parties stipulate that a smaller majority of jurors may render the verdict.
Source: 2A:80-2
L.1995,c.44,s.1.