How many jurors will hear a medical malpractice case in Tennessee?
Usually there are twelve. The parties to the lawsuit can agree on less than twelve, but usually no such agreement is reached.
The jury must reach a unanimous verdict. That is, all must agree on the decision. If there is not a unanimous verdict, a mistrial is declared by the judge and there is another trial.
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