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directed verdict

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A quick definition of directed verdict:

A directed verdict is a decision made by a judge during a trial when there is not enough evidence for a jury to make a different decision. The judge can make this decision on their own or after a request from one of the parties involved. This usually happens after both sides have presented their evidence. There are two types of directed verdicts: one where the person making the claim doesn't have enough evidence, and one where the evidence is overwhelming. The judge can only make a directed verdict if there is no evidence on a key issue or if there is no disagreement between the parties. This decision is made according to Rule 50 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 29 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Directed verdicts are not used as much anymore and have been replaced by judgment as a matter of law (JMOL).

A more thorough explanation:

A directed verdict is a decision made by a judge during a trial that there is not enough evidence for a reasonable jury to make a different decision. This ruling can be made by the judge on their own or in response to a motion from either party. It usually happens after both parties have presented their evidence.

There are two types of directed verdicts:

  1. When the claimant loses because their evidence is not strong enough.
  2. When the claimant's evidence is overwhelming, or when the evidence on a defense is either inadequate or overwhelming.

A directed verdict can only be made if there is no evidence on a material issue or if there are no disputed issues of fact that reasonable people could disagree on.

For example, if someone is accused of stealing a car, but there is no evidence that they were anywhere near the car at the time it was stolen, the judge may enter a directed verdict of not guilty. This is because there is no evidence to support the claim that the person stole the car.

Motions for a directed verdict are governed by Rule 50 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 29 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. However, directed verdicts are not used as often as they used to be and have been largely replaced by judgment as a matter of law (JMOL).

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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