verdict contrary to law
verdict contrary to law 〈美〉违反法律的裁断 指陪审团在法律不允许其作出裁断的情况下作出的裁断，或者裁断违背了应适用于该案件的法律原则，或违背了法官就法律问题对陪审团所作的指示。
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verdict contrary to law
verdict contrary to law
A verdict that the law does not authorize a jury to render because the conclusion drawn is not justified by the evidence. — Also termed wrong verdict. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2338; New Trial 66. C.J.S. New Trial § 85.]
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