Wednesday, May 19, 2010

2B:23-17. Verdict by five-sixths of the jury

2B:23-17. Verdict by five-sixths of the jury
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.

2B:23-18. Disagreement of jurors
If the jury does not agree on a verdict, the court may order a new trial.

Source: 2A:80-3

L.1995,c.44,s.1.