Quizzes

How much do you know about the law affecting jurors in Minnesota? Test your knowledge by answering the following questions.

1. In Minnesota, members of which profession are automatically exempted from jury duty?

1. Lawyers
2. Medical doctors
3. Clergy
4. None of the above

2. Non-criminal cases in Minnesota are tried before a jury consisting of how many members:

1. Twelve
2. Nine
3. Six
4. Five

3. Under the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, litigants in civil trial in Federal Court require a jury trial for any dispute involving money damages more than:

1. $50,000.00
2. $10,000.00
3. $5,000.00
4. $20.00

4. The Courts in Minnesota and how many other states have ruled that jurors may not ask questions of witnesses in criminal cases.

1. 15
2. 4
3. 2
4. 18

5. In Minnesota and most other states, juries of civil cases may not:

1. Order an injunction
2. Award attorney's fees to the prevailing party
3. Issue sanctions to any of the parties
4. All of the above

6. The Supreme Court has ruled that jurors are not allowed to:

1. Award punitive damages
2. Decide juvenile court cases
3. Enter split verdicts in criminal cases, acquitting on some charges and finding guilty on others
4. Deliberate in civil cases for more than three days