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A directed verdict is a procedure used by judges during trial to dismiss one or more claims when the party with the burden of proof (plaintiff) has failed to introduce evidence that is sufficient for a reasonable jury to find in favor of the party with the burden of proof. A directed verdict is like a summary judgment, but happens during trial rather than before trial.

In Idaho, a directed verdict is a legal procedure where the judge takes the decision out of the jury's hands and rules on a claim or case during the trial. This occurs when the judge determines that the party with the burden of proof, typically the plaintiff, has not presented enough evidence for a reasonable jury to potentially rule in their favor. The rule governing directed verdicts in Idaho is Rule 50 of the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule allows a party to move for a directed verdict at the close of the evidence presented by an opponent. If the court finds that a reasonable jury would not have a legally sufficient evidentiary basis to find for the party on that issue, the court may grant the motion and direct a verdict against the party. This is different from a summary judgment, which is decided before the trial begins and is based on the argument that there is no genuine issue of material fact to be tried.

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