nonverdicts
noun (plural only) as in strong fondness
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Example:The nonverdict trial ended in a hung jury, leading to a mistrial.
Definition:A trial that ends without a formal verdict.
Example:The court issued a nonverdict disposition due to a constitutional challenge to the case.
Definition:A legal disposition that occurs when a verdict is not reached or rendered due to various legal reasons.
Example:The judge granted a nonverdict dismissal of the charges due to insufficient evidence.
Definition:A dismissal of a case before a final verdict is reached.
Example:The defendant was granted nonverdict discharge after the prosecution refused to retry the case.
Definition:A formal discharge or release from a case without a verdict.
Example:The jury's initial verdict was nonverdict, leading to a new trial which resulted in an acquittal.
Definition:An acquittal without a formal verdict.
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