When a defendant in a civil wrongful-death case concedes liability, jurors are generally tasked only with determining the amount of damages rather than deciding fault or liability.
November 05, 2025
high
legal_principle
Explains the procedural effect of a defendant accepting liability in a wrongful-death civil case.
When a court enters a default judgment establishing liability, the court may convene a jury to determine the amount of damages to award.
October 15, 2025
high
procedural
Liability can be resolved by default while a separate proceeding or jury determines monetary damages.