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A split decision (SD) is a winning criterion in boxing, most commonly in full-contact combat sports, in which two of the three judges score one particular competitor as the winner, while the third judge scores for the other competitor. A split decision is different from a majority decision. A majority decision occurs when two judges pick the ...
In combat sports, a decision is a result of the fight or bout that does not end in a knockout, submission or other finish, in which the (usually) three judges' scorecards are consulted to determine the winner; a majority of judges must agree on a result. The judges' result can either award a win, loss, or draw.
If the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict after a reasonable time given the nature and complexity of the case (but not less than four hours), then the court may accept a majority verdict. In criminal cases, an all-but-one vote is needed (i.e. 11–1 with a full jury); in civil cases, a three-quarters (75%) vote is needed (i.e. 9–3 with a ...
After Jonathan Majors' conviction for assault and harassment, experts weigh the jury's split verdict and whether the actor will get jail time.
On Wednesday, the jury returned a split verdict. Dempsey, who no longer works as a police officer, was found not liable for battery against Welch. But the jury did find he had retaliated against ...
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith, who are all Black, were accused of violating the 29-year-old’s civil rights during the assault in January 2023
A split vote is normally used synonymously with "deadlocked", "hung", or "evenly split" vote. It indicates a vote in which no decision can be made, as neither side has the majority. The term can be used to indicate dissent by as little as a single vote, if a unanimous vote is required.
Defense calls verdict split, says it will appeal. In a statement following the verdict, Wendt's attorney, Nick Klinefeldt, said he plans to appeal. "Today, we received a split verdict," Klinefeldt ...