What is the standard of review for a special verdict?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Anderson v. AG Seal Beach, B228683 (Cal. App. 2011):
"[A] special verdict's correctness must be analyzed as a matter of law." (Mendoza v. Club Car, Inc. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 287, 303.) We therefore apply a de novo standard of review.
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