{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"625","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 625","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Trial by Jury [607. - 630.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. The Verdict [624. - 630.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 176, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In all cases the court may direct the jury to find a special verdict in writing, upon all, or any of the issues, and in all cases may instruct them, if they render a general verdict, to find upon particular questions of fact, to be stated in writing, and may direct a written finding thereon. In all cases in which the issue of punitive damages is presented to the jury the court shall direct the jury to find a special verdict in writing separating punitive damages from compensatory damages. The special verdict or finding must be filed with the clerk and entered upon the minutes. Where a special finding of facts is inconsistent with the general verdict, the former controls the latter, and the court must give judgment accordingly.</p>","text":"In all cases the court may direct the jury to find a special verdict in writing, upon all, or any of the issues, and in all cases may instruct them, if they render a general verdict, to find upon particular questions of fact, to be stated in writing, and may direct a written finding thereon. In all cases in which the issue of punitive damages is presented to the jury the court shall direct the jury to find a special verdict in writing separating punitive damages from compensatory damages. The special verdict or finding must be filed with the clerk and entered upon the minutes. Where a special finding of facts is inconsistent with the general verdict, the former controls the latter, and the court must give judgment accordingly.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/the-verdict-625","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}