What does "defense verdict was returned" mean?

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Nov 10, 2011

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

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Nov 10, 2011

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.

Freedom42 · Nov 10, 2011

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

canesdukegirl, BSN, RN · Nov 10, 2011

"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.

Fannie'sMom, BSN, RN · Nov 11, 2011

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.

seneyka · Nov 11, 2011

Thanks a lot to those who spared their time answering.