JURIES AND JURY VERDICTS

Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule: 48

Jurisdiction: MS

Bluebook Citation: Miss. R. Civ. P. 48

(a) Circuit and Chancery Courts. Jurors in circuit and chancery court actions shall consist of twelve persons, plus alternates as provided by Rule 47(d). A verdict or finding of nine or more of the jurors shall be taken as the verdict or finding of the jury. (b) County Court. Juries in county court actions shall consist of six persons, plus alternates as provided by Rule 47(d). A verdict or finding of five or more of the jurors shall be taken as the verdict or finding of the jury. 126

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