After a plaintiff has presented his or her evidence in a trial,a defendant may make a motion for _____,which is granted if the evidence,taken in the light most favorable to the plaintiff,establishes as a matter of law that the defendant is entitled to a verdict.

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After a plaintiff has presented all of his or her evidence in a trial, a defendant may make a motion for directed verdict, which is granted if the evidence, taken in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, establishes as a matter of law that the defendant is entitled to a verdict. Under rule 50 of the Federal Rules, this motion is called a Judgment as a Matter of Law.

After a Plaintiff Has Presented His or Her Evidence in a Trial,a