Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict

What is Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict?

The court has the authority to enter a judgment in favor of one party even though the jury verdict was in favor of the other party. The party must have filed a motion for directed verdict to reap the benefit of a judgment non obstante veredicto.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:

• Motion for Substitution of Parties
• Show Cause Order
• Memorandum of Law
• Responsive Pleading

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