Trial Before Motion For Directed Verdict
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The Rule This was previously known as a motion for a directed verdict. It allows the trial court to determine whether there is any question of fact to go to the jury and whether any finding other than the one requested would be erroneous as a matter of law.
The trial court may grant a directed verdict either sua sponte or upon a motion by either party. A directed verdict may be granted at any time, but usually occurs after at least one party has been fully heard.
A motion for directed verdict may be granted only when the court believes that, considering all of the evidence, reasonable minds could reach only one conclusion. In considering a motion for directed verdict, the court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.
Steps in a Trial Then, when the jury leaves the courtroom, the defendant's lawyer in a civil case has the option of making a motion for a directed verdict, arguing that his or her client's liability has not been proven by a preponderance of the evidence.
This was previously known as a motion for a directed verdict. It allows the trial court to determine whether there is any question of fact to go to the jury and whether any finding other than the one requested would be erroneous as a matter of law.