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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 Nevada, a directed verdict is a ruling by the court during a jury trial, typically requested by a defendant, where the judge takes the decision out of the hands of the jury and directs a verdict for the defendant. This occurs when the judge determines that the plaintiff, who has the burden of proof, has presented insufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to find in their favor. The legal standard for a directed verdict in Nevada follows Rule 50 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP). The party moving for a directed verdict must do so before the case is submitted to the jury. If the motion for a directed verdict is denied, the party may still renew their request after the jury has reached a verdict, which is known as a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV). Directed verdicts are similar to summary judgments, which are decided before a trial begins, but directed verdicts occur after the trial has started and typically after the plaintiff has presented their case.

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