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S. 2779 (94th)

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for nonunanimous verdicts in the trial of civil actions.

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Introduced

12 December 1975

Last action

12 December 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Provides for non-unanimous jury verdicts of five-sixths in the trial of civil actions, before a court of the United States, unless the parties stipulate to a majority of less than five-sixths. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1875)

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Timeline

  1. 12 December 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 December 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

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