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JUDGMENT NOTWITHSTANDING THE VERDICT (JNOV)

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This term denotes a judge's reversal of a jury verdict when the judge believes that the facts alleged in the case by the plaintiff were insufficient to make the case upon which the jury made its verdict or that the jury clearly did not apply the law correctly in order to reach its verdict. This is similar to a directed verdict to which a judge informs a jury that there is only … [Read more...]

JUDGE PRO TEMPORE A

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Latin for a temporary judge, one who is temporarily filling in for another. … [Read more...]

JUDGMENT POLL

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Eng. law. A record made of the issue roll, which, after final judgment has been given in the cause, assumes this name. Steph. Pl. 133. Vide Issue Roll. … [Read more...]

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