If a Civil Trial Results in a Hung Jury

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a civil trial results in a hung jury

• A) the plaintiff wins.
• B) the defendant wins.
• C) the litigants must start the process over and conduct a trial with a new jury.
• D) this will be grounds for an automatic appeal, and the appellate court will render a final decision.

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