binding jury instruction — One in which jury is told that if they find certain conditions to be true, they should find for plaintiff or defendant, as case might be. Scott Burr Stores Corporation v. Foster, 197 Ark. 232, 122 S.W.2d 165, 169. See jury instructions (mandatory … Black's law dictionary
Jury — A jury a sworn body of persons convened to render a rational, impartial verdict (a finding of fact on a question) officially submitted to them by a court, or to set a penalty or judgment. A trial in which a jury decides the verdict is known as a… … Wikipedia
jury — A certain number of men and women selected according to law, and sworn (jurati) to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence to be laid before them. This definition embraces the various subdivisions of juries; as… … Black's law dictionary
jury — A certain number of men and women selected according to law, and sworn (jurati) to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence to be laid before them. This definition embraces the various subdivisions of juries; as… … Black's law dictionary
binding instruction — An instruction which the jury are bound to follow by virtue of the rule that it is their duty to take the law from the court and apply it to the facts as they find the facts to be. 53 Am J1st Tr § 845 … Ballentine's law dictionary
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