It refers to the verdict given by the court out of difference and improper compromises by the jurors due to their differences on certain issues. This may lead to injustice to one of the parties to the lawsuit.
A jury verdict that occurs when some jurors compromise their opinions in order to avoid deadlock.
[n] - a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues
noun a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues