After the plaintiff has presented her case,the defendant may be granted a:

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A directed verdict is a verdict that the judge directs the jury to return because the plaintiff has not presented sufficient evidence to support their claim. This option is the most appropriate since it aligns with the scenario presented in the question where the plaintiff has already presented her case, and the defendant is required to respond. Summary judgment, judgment n.o.v. (non obstante veredicto), and judgment on the pleadings are all options available to a defendant only before or during the trial and not after the plaintiff has presented her case.

After the Plaintiff Has Presented Her Case,the Defendant May Be