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judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV)

After the jury’s verdict, a party may ask the trial court to disregard the jury’s findings and grant a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV). The trial court may grant such a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict if the evidence conclusively establishes the moving party’s right to a judgment different than the jury’s findings.

In Delaware, after a jury has rendered its verdict, a party may request the trial court to set aside the jury's findings and enter a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), also known as a judgment non obstante veredicto. This is a post-trial motion that asks the court to overturn the jury's decision on the grounds that no reasonable jury could have reached such a verdict based on the evidence presented during the trial. The court may grant a JNOV if it finds that the evidence so overwhelmingly favors the movant that reasonable minds could not differ on the outcome. The standard for granting a JNOV is high, as courts are generally deferential to the jury's findings of fact. This remedy is provided under Delaware's Superior Court Civil Rules and is intended to prevent a miscarriage of justice when the jury's verdict is not supported by the evidence.

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judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV)

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