What Is the Difference Between the Voting-Age Population and the Voting-Eligible

question 27

Short Answer

What is the difference between the voting-age population and the voting-eligible population?

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Definitions:

Excessive Damages

Awards in litigation that surpass what is considered reasonable or necessary, often subject to judicial correction.

Jury Charge

The instructions given by a judge to the jury regarding the laws pertinent to the case they must consider in making their decision.

Closing Arguments

The final statements made by attorneys in a trial to summarize the case and persuade the jury or judge to support their position.

Closing Argument

The argument made by each side’s attorney after the cases for the plaintiff and defendant have been presented. Closing arguments are made prior to the jury charges.