Before a trial begins, the jury renders a preliminary verdict to indicate to the attorneys what they must attempt to prove during the course of the trial.

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Before a trial begins, the jury does not render any verdict, preliminary or otherwise. The jury's role is to listen to the evidence presented during the trial and render a verdict after all evidence has been presented and closing arguments have been made.

Before a Trial Begins, the Jury Renders a Preliminary Verdict