IMPLEMENTING NEW YORK'S CIVIL VOIR DIRE LAW AND RULES
IMPLEMENTING NEW YORK'S CIVIL VOIR DIRE LAW AND RULES
IMPLEMENTING NEW YORK'S CIVIL VOIR DIRE LAW AND RULES
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B. Juror oaths<br />
Before Voir Dire Questions. “Do you swear or affirm to answer truthfully all questions<br />
relative to your qualifications to serve as a juror in this action?”<br />
After Selection. “Do you swear or affirm to try this action in a just and impartial manner,<br />
to the best of your judgment, and to render a verdict according to the law and the<br />
evidence?”<br />
C. Five-day rule<br />
A sworn juror may be released from service if the trial has not commenced within five<br />
days from the date the juror was sworn, subject to the discretion of the appropriate<br />
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administrative judge.<br />
D. Non-unanimous verdict<br />
In New York State, a civil verdict can be reached by five out of six members of the jury. 38<br />
37 Section 128.8(a), Rules of the Chief Administrator.<br />
38 CPLR 4113(a).<br />
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