If there is not legally sufficient evidence on which a jury could find for the other party, a party may make a:
A) motion for judgment as a matter of law
B) motion for a dismissal verdict
C) motion for a stare decisis verdict
D) motion for a compensatory verdict
E) motion for a damages verdict

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A motion for judgment as a matter of law is the appropriate motion when a party believes that there is not enough legally sufficient evidence for a jury to find in favor of the other party. This motion asks the court to rule in favor of the moving party without the need for a jury verdict.

If There Is Not Legally Sufficient Evidence on Which a Jury