Mississippi Jury Instruction - Rules of Law

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict (or JNOV) is an order by a judge after a jury has returned its verdict. The judge can overturn the jury's verdict if he or she feels it cannot reasonably be supported by the evidence or if it contradicts itself.

Jury Instructions. instructions that are given by the trial judge that specifically state what the defendant can be found guilty of and what the prosecution or plaintiff has to prove in order for a guilty verdict.

Yes, a jury can make reasonable inferences in arriving at a verdict .

A jury instruction is given by the judge to the jury to explain what is happening in the court, to explain the points of law relevant to the case, to explain certain aspects of the evidence presented and to assist the jurors in understanding their duties in reaching a verdict.

These are civil or criminal jury instructions approved by a state court, bench committee, or bar association. They are commonly used by courts in the relevant jurisdiction, as they ease the process of drafting fair jury instructions and theoretically do not have errors.

Jury instructions, directions to the jury, or judge's charge are legal rules that jurors should follow when deciding a case.

A curative instruction is given to a jury by the judge in a case to negate the prejudicial effect of an erroneous instruction or tainted evidence.