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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 Minnesota, a party may request a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) after a jury has delivered its verdict. This legal motion asks the trial court to set aside the jury's findings and to enter a different judgment. The court may grant a JNOV if the evidence presented at trial conclusively proves that the moving party is entitled to a judgment that differs from the one reached by the jury. The standard for granting a JNOV is high; the court must find that no reasonable jury could have reached the verdict that was issued based on the evidence presented. This is a remedy that is sparingly used, as it overrides the jury's decision, which is a fundamental aspect of the trial process. If the trial court denies the motion for JNOV, the moving party can appeal the decision to a higher court.

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