In a civil jury trial, how many jurors must agree to render a verdict?

• A. At least five of the six jurors
• B. All six jurors
• C. Any three jurors
• D. Four jurors

Answer: (A)

Civil juries in New York are six-person, and verdicts do not have to be unanimous. A majority is enough, so five or six jurors must agree to render a verdict. This approach fits civil litigation, where the standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence and keeps civil trials from becoming stuck on a single holdout. If only four or fewer jurors agree, the jury cannot enter a verdict and may be declared hung, leading to a possible new trial.