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Motion For Judgment Notwithstanding The Verdict

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A quick definition of Motion For Judgment Notwithstanding The Verdict:

Term: Motion For Judgment Notwithstanding The Verdict

Definition: This is a request made to the court to enter a judgment even though the jury has already made a verdict. The motion argues that the jury did not follow the proper instructions or that there was not enough evidence to support the verdict. It is like saying that the jury made a mistake and the judge should correct it. In federal court, this motion is now called the JMOL motion.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A motion made to the court asking for a judgment to be entered even though a jury has already made a verdict. This motion argues that the jury's decision was not based on proper instructions or enough evidence, and that no reasonable jury could have reached the verdict that was made.

For example, if a plaintiff sues a defendant for breach of contract and the jury finds in favor of the defendant, the plaintiff may file a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict if they believe that the jury did not follow proper instructions or that there was not enough evidence to support the verdict.

This motion is similar to a JMOL (judgment as a matter of law) motion in federal court, which also asks for a judgment to be entered despite a jury verdict.

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shaquilleoatmeal
17:50
slightly helpful! Not much info on the substatus changes for BU though
i don't have a sub status but i was only marked complete like two weeks ago
cause they wanted me to send another transcript
is that wake forest a from last cycle i am so confused
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
@jackfrost11770: oo interesting - I first went complete 10/25 and now the sub 11/5
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
wonder if they'll ask for me for more info but can't think of what it would be
17:54
berk…..
shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
18:01
i need wave
shaquilleoatmeal
18:04
call them and demand one
@shaquilleoatmeal: did you get double app complete on sub status or just one
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:11
shaq i got that for BU
shaquilleoatmeal
18:13
@Eminatorcookieeater: just one
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@letsseehowitgoesnow: lfg!
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@Eminatorcookieeater: did you get one or double??
Just one sadly
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:15
I doubt it means anything. I applied like 2 weeks ago lol
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:16
Actually nvm. I don’t have that lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
@Eminatorcookieeater: I think it's still a good sign, seems like we're one stage away from a decision rolling out which is a good thing, whether an A, R, or WL lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
all obviously based on that reddit post which might not be accurate
Exactly at least something is happening haha
shaquilleoatmeal
18:19
lfg just got a vandy interview
Dkk
18:26
Nice, I should get that app in.
Dkk
18:26
Good motivation.
shaquilleoatmeal
18:28
@Dkk: get that app in man, c'mon
[] baddestbunny
18:29
1.5 hours bitches
[] baddestbunny
18:32
but who’s counting?
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