After the plaintiff has presented all of the evidence, the defendant may make a motion for _____, which is granted if the evidence, taken in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, establishes as a matter of law that the defendant is entitled to a verdict.
A) voir dire
B) res judicata
C) summary judgment
D) directed verdict
E) peremptory challenge

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After the plaintiff has presented his or her evidence, the defendant may make a motion for a directed verdict. The court can only direct a verdict for one party if the evidence, taken in the light most favorable to the other party, establishes as a matter of law that the party making the motion is entitled to a verdict.

After the Plaintiff Has Presented All of the Evidence, the Defendant