What type of jury verdict in civil actions is written and answers specific questions?

• A. General verdict
• B. Jury verdict
• C. Special verdict
• D. Per curiam verdict

Answer: (C)

Special verdicts are written findings in civil cases where the jury answers specific questions of fact posed by the court. This format gives a clear, step-by-step statement of the factual conclusions, and then the judge applies the law to those findings to render the final judgment. It’s the best fit for “written and answers specific questions” because other verdicts don’t break down the facts in this way.

A general verdict, by contrast, simply states which side wins and the amount of damages, without detailing any factual findings. A jury verdict is a broad term and not itself a specific form. Per curiam refers to court opinions issued per curiam, not a jury verdict.