A directed verdict and a judgment as a matter of law are the same thing; a verdict for a party before the case goes to the jury for a verdict.

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A directed verdict and a judgment as a matter of law refer to the same concept, which is a verdict or judgment made by the court prior to the case going to the jury. This occurs when the court determines that there is no legally sufficient basis for a reasonable jury to find for the non-moving party.

A Directed Verdict and a Judgment as a Matter of Law