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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 South Carolina, a motion for judgment as a matter of law is a legal procedure that occurs during a trial. This motion can be made by a party who does not have the burden of proof, typically the defendant in the case of a claim or the plaintiff when it comes to a defense. The purpose of this motion is to request the court to decide on a claim or defense without sending it to the jury, based on the argument that no reasonable jury could find in favor of the opposing party. The state of South Carolina follows similar standards to the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50, which governs such motions in the federal court system. However, the specific rules and procedures for such motions in South Carolina are governed by the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. An attorney can provide guidance on the timing, grounds, and the likelihood of success of such a motion in the context of South Carolina state law.

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