If the judge denies a __________, then the defendant has the opportunity to present witnesses.However, if the judge grants the motion, then the judge takes the case away from the jury and enters a judgment for the party making the motion.

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A motion for a directed verdict is made by the defendant at the close of the plaintiff's evidence or at the close of all the evidence. If granted, the judge enters a judgment in favor of the defendant without the case being presented to the jury. If denied, the defendant has the opportunity to present witnesses.

If the Judge Denies a __________, Then the Defendant Has