What does "defense verdict was returned" mean?

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I've been reading couple risk management articles and unable to understand "defense verdict was returned" phrase. Would anyone explain this, please?Thanks ,

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.

It means that the judge or jury sided with the defendants in the case.

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I've been reading couple risk management articles and unable to understand "defense verdict was returned" phrase. Would anyone explain this, please?Thanks ,

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The people who sued.....won.

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It means that the people who sued lost. A defense verdict is returned in favor of the defense, the people being sued.

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

"Defense verdict returned" means that either the judge or the jury's decision was in favor of the defendant. A defendant is one who is being sued, a plaintiff is one who has brought suit against another.

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I worked in a courthouse for 9 years and my last assignment of 6 years was in a courtroom that heard medical malpractice cases. I concur with with the majority; a judge or jury ruled in favor of the defendent/defense.

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Thanks a lot to those who spared their time answering.

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