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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 Wisconsin, after a jury delivers its verdict, a party may request the trial court to set aside the jury's findings and issue a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), also known as a judgment non obstante veredicto. This legal action is governed by Wisconsin Statute § 805.14(5), which allows the trial court to override the jury's decision if the court finds that the evidence presented at trial conclusively proves that a different judgment is warranted. Essentially, the court can grant a JNOV if it determines that no reasonable jury could have found for the opposing party based on the evidence. The motion for JNOV must be filed within the time frame specified by the court, typically shortly after the jury's verdict. If the trial court denies the motion, the party may appeal the decision to a higher court. It is important to note that JNOVs are granted sparingly, as courts generally uphold the jury's role as the fact-finder in a trial.

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Civil procedure

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