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Yes, there are strict deadlines for these motions. Usually, you have to file them within a certain time frame after the trial ends, so don't wait too long!
After filing, the court will review your reasons and the evidence. They might hold a hearing to discuss your claims, so be ready to explain why you think the decision should be changed.
To prove a statement was prejudicial, you'll need to show that it had a real impact on the jury's decision-making, kind of like tipping the scales unfairly in one party's favor.
Prejudicial statements are those comments or evidence presented in court that might unfairly affect the jury's opinion, making it hard for them to be impartial.
Requesting a new trial means you think the first trial had some serious problems, like unfair statements that could have swayed the jury's decision. It’s like saying 'Let’s try this again, but right this time.'
People usually file a JNOV because they believe that the evidence presented during the trial clearly shows that they should have won, even if the jury decided otherwise.
A JNOV is a request made to the court asking it to overturn the jury's verdict. Basically, it's saying the jury got it wrong based on the law or the facts of the case.
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Anchorage Alaska Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, or in the Alternative, for a New Trial - for prejudicial statements at trial