Verdict.
Criminal
case--burden
of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt” and the verdict (for guilty or
acquittal) must be unanimous. If not,
mistrial/hung jury.
Civil
Cases—generally,
burden of proof is by “preponderance” of the evidence and a majority of jurors
must agree on verdict. If not, then mistrial/ hung jury.
Judgment is the Court’s
acceptance and recording of the jury’s verdict.
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