The Term "Jury Nullification" Refers to the

question 40

Multiple Choice

The term "jury nullification" refers to the

• A)power that the judge has to override the jury's verdict.
• B)power that the jury has to render a verdict that is not unanimous.
• C)power that juries have to render a verdict that is not in line with the law.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, leading to unintended harm.

Actionable Per Se

This term refers to certain acts or statements that are considered inherently harmful and can lead to a lawsuit without the need to prove actual damage or injury.

Assault And Battery

Legal terms where assault refers to the threat of bodily harm that reasonably causes fear of harm in the victim, and battery refers to the actual physical impact on another person.

Consent

Voluntary agreement to or permission for something proposed by another.