Carlos carelessly ran a red light,and struck Cantwell,a pedestrian,all in full view of several bystanders.When Cantwell sued Carlos for damages,all the witnesses testified that Carlos did indeed run the light.Nevertheless,the jury found Carlos had met his duty of care and therefore was not liable for the injuries.The judge,however,responding to a motion from Cantwell's attorney,
Found Carlos negligent and liable on the basis of the overwhelming evidence presented at trial.Which of the following statements best describes the judge's action?

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The judge's action is proper and is called judgment n.o.v. This means the judge can overturn a jury's decision if it is not supported by the evidence presented at trial. It is not double jeopardy because the defendant was not acquitted by the jury, but rather the judge found him liable after the jury's decision.

Carlos Carelessly Ran a Red Light,and Struck Cantwell,a Pedestrian,all in Full