A jury must consist of how many members in a typical civil case?

• A. 4-8
• B. 6-12
• C. 8-12
• D. 6-9

Answer: (B)

Jury size in civil trials is typically six to twelve jurors. This range strikes a balance between efficiency and representativeness: a six-member panel moves more quickly, while up to twelve jurors broadens the cross-section of the community and reduces the risk of an unfair result. The other ranges either go below six or fail to capture the common upper bound used in many jurisdictions. So, six to twelve is the standard for a typical civil case.