Directed Verdict
The reduction, elimination, or suspension of a legal proceeding, charge, or financial obligation.
What is Directed Verdict?
A Directed Verdict is a court order in a trial directing the jury to return a specific verdict because one party has failed to present legally sufficient evidence on an essential element of the case.
Why It Matters?
It prevents unjust outcomes, avoids unnecessary jury deliberation, and can resolve cases when the law clearly favors one party.
Example
In a negligence trial, the defense requests a directed verdict after the plaintiff fails to provide evidence linking the defendant’s actions to the injury.
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