**Verdict:** The final decision about the guilt or innocence of a criminal [[Defendant]] made by a [[Judge]] or [[Jury]]. In a [[Civil Case]], a verdict can be a: (1)[[General Verdict]]: a jury verdict in a civil case in favor of the plaintiff or in favor of the defendant; (2) [[Special Verdict]]/[[Directed Verdict]]: a judge's verdict in a civil case, after considering applicable law and after the jury states its conclusions on specific factual issues.