Statute · California Code of Civil Procedure
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 625 — The Verdict
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 625
- Type
- Statute
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- California Code of Civil Procedure
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
In all cases the court may direct the jury to find a special verdict in writing, upon all, or any of the issues, and in all cases may instruct them, if they render a general verdict, to find upon particular questions of fact, to be stated in writing, and may direct a written finding thereon. In…
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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 625 — The Verdict is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
In all cases the court may direct the jury to find a special verdict in writing, upon all, or any of the issues, and in all cases may instruct them, if they render a general verdict, to find upon particular questions of fact, to be stated in writing, and may direct a written finding thereon. In all cases in which the issue of punitive damages is presented to the jury the court shall direct the jury to find a special verdict in writing separating punitive damages from compensatory damages. The special verdict or finding must be filed with the clerk and entered upon the minutes. Where a special finding of facts is inconsistent with the general verdict, the former controls the latter, and the court must give judgment accordingly.