compromise verdict

compromise verdict
A verdict which is reached only by the surrender of conscientious convictions as to a material issue by some members of the jury in return for a relinquishment by other members of their like settled opinion on another issue, the result not commanding the approval of the whole panel. Such verdict is improper and should be set aside as subversive of trial by jury. 53 Am J1st Trial § 1033.

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