Directed Verdict
/ˈdaɪrɛktɪd ˈvɜrdɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court ruling, made by a judge, directing a verdict in favor of one party because the opposing party has insufficient evidence to reasonably support its case.
The judge granted a directed verdict for the defendant after the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence.
Forms
- directed verdict
- directed verdicts
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Commentary
A directed verdict typically occurs during trial after the plaintiff's case, before the case goes to the jury; it functions to prevent legally insufficient claims from reaching the jury's consideration.
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