When special findings of fact are inconsistent with the general verdict, the judge may enter judgment consistent with the findings of fact, may return the jurors to the jury room for further deliberations, or may order a new trial.
RCW 4.44.440
Inconsistency between special findings of fact and general verdict.
Applied in 11 court decisions — leading case State v. McNeal (2002)
Most recently applied in 184 Wash. App. 176 - Espinoza v. American Commerce Insurance (October 2014)
2003 c 406 s 24; Code 1881 s 243; 1877 p 50 s 247; 1869 p 60 s 247; 1854 p 167 s 201; RRS s 365.
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Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.