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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 Maine, after a jury has rendered its verdict, a party may file a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), which is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law. This motion asks the trial court to set aside the jury's findings and enter a different judgment. The court may grant a JNOV if it finds that the evidence presented at trial so overwhelmingly favors the moving party that no reasonable jury could have reached the verdict that was issued. The standard for granting a JNOV is high, as courts are generally deferential to the jury's findings. The motion must be filed within a specific time frame after the jury's verdict, as dictated by Maine's Rules of Civil Procedure. If the trial court denies the motion, the party may appeal the decision to a higher court.

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