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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 New York, 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 enter a different judgment on the grounds that the evidence presented at trial overwhelmingly supports a different outcome. The standard for granting a JNOV is high; the evidence must be such that no rational jury could have reached the verdict that was issued. The court will consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party. If the court finds that there is substantial evidence supporting the jury's verdict, the motion for JNOV will be denied. This process is governed by New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), specifically under CPLR 4404. If the trial court denies the motion, the moving party can appeal the decision to a higher court.

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