A motion in which the moving party asks the judge to set aside a jury's decision and enter a different decision is known as a ________.

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A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) is a request by the moving party to have the judge set aside the jury's decision and enter a different decision based on the evidence presented at trial. This motion can only be made after a jury has rendered a verdict. A motion for new trial (A) asks the judge to order a new trial because of errors or misconduct that may have affected the outcome of the trial. A motion for directed verdict (C) is a motion made by the defendant at the close of the plaintiff's case or by the plaintiff at the close of the entire case, asking the judge to rule in their favor because there is not enough evidence to support the other party's case. A motion in limine (D) is a pretrial motion to exclude or limit certain evidence from being presented at trial.

A Motion in Which the Moving Party Asks the Judge