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W. Va. R. Civ. P. 48
Juries; verdict; polling
(a) Fewer than six. The parties may stipulate that the jury shall consist of any number fewer than six
(b) Verdict. Unless the parties stipulate otherwise, the verdict shall be unanimous.
(c) Polling. After a verdict is returned, but before the jury is discharged, the court shall on a party’s request, or may on its own, poll the jurors individually. If the poll reveals a lack of unanimity or lack of assent by the number of jurors that the parties stipulated to, the court may direct the jury to deliberate further or may order a new trial.
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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