his verdict. If any one answers in the negative, the jury must again be sent out for further deliberation.
Verdict to be written and signed. If defective.Sect. 271. The verdict shall be written, signed by the foreman, and read by the clerk to the jury, and the inquiry made whether it is their verdict. If any juror disagrees, the jury must be sent out again; but if no disagreement be expressed, and neither party requires the jury to be polled, the verdict is complete, and the jury discharged from the case. If, however, the verdict be defective in form only, the same may, with the assent of the jury before they are discharged, be corrected by the court.
Subdivision 3.—Verdict.
General and special verdicts.Sect. 272. The verdict of a jury is either general or special. A general verdict is that by which they pronounce generally upon all or any of the issues, either in favor of the plaintiff or defendant. A special verdict is that by which the jury finds the facts only. It must present the facts as established by the evidence, and not the evidence to prove them; and they must be so presented as that nothing remains to the court, but to draw from them conclusions of law.
In what cases rendered.Sect. 273. In every action for the recovery of money only, or specific real property, the jury, in their discretion, may render a general or special verdict. In all other 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. The special verdict or finding must be filed with the clerk and entered on the journals.
If finding facts inconsistent with general verdict.Sect. 274. When the special finding of facts is inconsistent with the general verdict, the former controls the latter, and the court may give judgment accordingly.
Jury must assess amount of money recoverable.Sect. 275. When, by the verdict, either party is entitled to recover money of the adverse party, the jury, in their verdict, must assess the amount of recovery.
ARTICLE III.—Trial by the Court.
