QUESTION
can a civil trial jury in Michigan also render a verdict of guilt
Asked on Nov 06th, 2013 on Civil Litigation - Michigan
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A civil trial jury renders a verdict against an insured suing his insurance company for a fire loss in Michigan. The jury forman also aedvised the Judge that they also found the plaintiff guilty of Arson burning of a dwelling. Is this verdict binding
1 ANSWER
The finding of arson is not binding in any criminal case, but (assuming that it was part of what the jury was asked to decide and wasn't, as it seems to be from your question, gratuitous) it can be binding in future civil actions in which the issue comes up.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2013 at 1:05 PM