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Some cases, courts and jurisdictions rely on juries smaller than 12 persons. At times, litigants give permission to continue a trial with fewer jurors than originally selected. Jury size affects jury decisions, and whether a smaller or larger jury is preferred in any given case depends on the nature of the case, the strength of the evidence, the degree to which deliberation is desired, and a host of other factors…