510.220. Verdict, general or special. - Missouri Statutes

Verdict, general or special.

510.220. The verdict of a jury is either general or special.A general verdict is one by which the jury pronounces generallyupon all or any of the issues, either in favor of the plaintiffor defendant. A special verdict is one by which the jury findsthe facts only, leaving the judgment to the court.

(RSMo 1939 § 1119, A.L. 1943 p. 353 § 106)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 968; 1919 § 1418; 1909 § 1988