A motion for judgment as a matter of law is a procedure during trial in which a party who does not have the burden of proof on a claim (generally the defendant) or on a defense to a claim (generally the plaintiff) may ask the court to dismiss the claim or defense before the jury is allowed to decide it. The standard for dismissing such a claim or defense is whether no reasonable jury could find for the opposing party on the claim or defense. In the federal court system, a motion for judgment as a matter of law is governed by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50.

In Colorado, a motion for judgment as a matter of law is a legal procedure that can be used during a jury trial when a party believes there is insufficient evidence for the opposing party's claim or defense to warrant a jury decision. This motion is typically filed by the defendant when they believe the plaintiff has not met the burden of proof, or by the plaintiff when the defendant's defense is allegedly inadequate. The standard for the court to grant such a motion is that no reasonable jury could find in favor of the opposing party based on the evidence presented. While the state courts in Colorado may have their own rules and procedures for such motions, they are generally similar to the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50, which governs this motion in the federal court system. It's important to note that the specific procedures and standards can vary, and an attorney can provide guidance on how this motion would be handled in a particular case in Colorado.