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special verdict

DEFINITIONS OF: special verdict

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n a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other

Antonyms:
general verdict
an ordinary verdict declaring which party prevails without any special findings of fact
Type of:
finding of fact, verdict
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
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