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This form is the response by the defendant to the motion for a judgement notwithstanding the verdict, or, in the alternative, for a new trial filed by the plaintiff.
You should clearly outline the errors, provide legal arguments supporting your case, and include references to the trial record to back up your claims.
Yes, if the court grants or denies your JNOV motion, you can appeal that decision to a higher court, but you’ll need to follow specific legal procedures.
If your motion for a new trial is granted, the original verdict is thrown out, and a new trial will be scheduled to re-evaluate the case from scratch.
Generally, you must file your motion within a specific timeframe after the jury's decision, usually around 10 to 30 days, so it's best to check the local rules.
Common grounds for filing a JNOV include lack of sufficient evidence supporting the jury's decision or legal errors that affected the outcome of the trial.
You can file a motion for a new trial if you believe there were serious mistakes made during the trial, like errors in admitting evidence or if the verdict is against the weight of the evidence.
A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or JNOV, is a request made after a jury's decision, asking the judge to overturn that decision because it seems wrong or unsupported by evidence.
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Tucson Arizona Response to Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, or in the Alternative, for a New Trial