Rule 48 – Number of jurors; verdict; polling

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Wyoming

(a) Number of Jurors. A jury must begin with at least 6 and no more than 12 members, and each juror must participate in the verdict unless excused under Rule 47(f). (b) Verdict. Unless the parties stipulate otherwise, the verdict must be unanimous and must be returned...

Rule 47 – Selecting jurors for trial

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(a) Qualifications. All prospective jurors must answer as to their qualifications to be jurors; such answers shall be in writing, signed under penalty of perjury and filed with the clerk of the court. The written responses of the prospective jurors shall be preserved...

Rule 46 – Objecting to a ruling or order

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A formal exception to a ruling or order is unnecessary. When the ruling or order is requested or made, a party need only state the action that it wants the court to take or objects to, along with the grounds for the request or objection. Failing to object does not...

Rule 45 – Subpoena

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(a) In General. (1) Form and Contents. (A) Requirements-In General. Every subpoena must: (i) state the court from which it issued; (ii) state the title of the action and its civil action number; (iii) command each person to whom it is directed to do the following at a...

Rule 44 – Determining foreign law

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A party who intends to raise an issue about a foreign country’s law must give notice by a pleading or other writing. In determining foreign law, the court may consider any relevant material or source, including testimony, whether or not submitted by a party or...