Garvey files a suit in a state court against Hi-Rise Apartments. At the conclusion of Garvey's case, Hi-Rise files a motion asking the judge to direct a verdict for the defendant on the ground that Garvey has presented no evidence to support his claim. This is a motion for

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Garvey files a suit in a state court against Hi-Rise Apartments. At the conclusion of Garvey's case, Hi-Rise files a motion asking the judge to direct a verdict for the defendant on the ground that Garvey has presented no evidence to support his claim. This is a motion for​

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The motion filed by Hi-Rise Apartments is a motion for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL), which is also known as a directed verdict. It asks the judge to rule that Garvey has not presented sufficient evidence to support his claim, and therefore, the jury should not be allowed to decide the case. The judge must consider the evidence and decide whether a reasonable jury could reach a verdict in favor of Garvey. If not, the judge may grant the motion and enter a judgment for Hi-Rise. Choice D, judgment n.o.v., is another term for JMOL, so it is also a possible answer. However, choices A and C are not appropriate because they refer to post-trial motions that are filed after a verdict has been reached.

Garvey Files a Suit in a State Court Against Hi-Rise