The jury must render a general verdict, except that in a felony case, when they are in doubt as to the legal effect of the facts proved, they may, except upon a trial for libel, find a special verdict.
Cal. Penal Code § 1150
The Verdict or Finding
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 222 Cal. App. 4th 1228 - Taylor v. Nabors Drilling USA, LP (2014)
Most recently applied in 222 Cal. App. 4th 1228 - Taylor v. Nabors Drilling USA, LP (January 2014)
Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 390
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