Legal Definitions - advisory jury

An advisory jury is a group of people selected according to the law to hear a case when the parties involved do not have the right to a jury trial. The judge may accept or reject the advisory jury's verdict.

In a civil case, the parties may agree to have an advisory jury to help them decide the case. The advisory jury's verdict is not binding, but it can help the parties reach a settlement or prepare for trial.

For instance, in a dispute over a contract, the parties may agree to have an advisory jury to hear the evidence and give their opinion on whether the contract was breached. The parties can use the advisory jury's opinion to negotiate a settlement or prepare for trial.

This example illustrates how an advisory jury can be used in a civil case to help the parties resolve their dispute.