If a plaintiff in a jury trial does not make a prima facie case, the judge should grant a _______ to the defense.
A) motion for judgment n.o.v.
B) summary judgment
C) collateral estoppel
D) motion for a directed verdict

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A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate when the plaintiff in a jury trial has presented their case and failed to make a prima facie case for their claim. This means the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a jury's deliberation because no reasonable jury could find in the plaintiff's favor based on the evidence.

If a Plaintiff in a Jury Trial Does Not Make