Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1797 – Number required for verdict
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1797
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
A. If trial is by a jury of six, five of the jurors must concur to render a verdict unless the parties stipulate otherwise.
B. If trial is by a jury of twelve, nine of the jurors must concur to render a verdict unless the parties stipulate otherwise.
C. If the parties have stipulated pursuant to Article 1761(B) that the remaining jurors shall try the issues specified if members of the jury die or become disqualified, they also shall stipulate as to the number of jurors who must concur to render a verdict.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 534, §7.