n. a verdict by a jury based on the specific direction by a trial...

an instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict

A ruling by a judge, typically made after the plaintiff has presented all of its evidence but before the defendant puts on its case, that awards judgment to the defendant. A directed verdict is usuall [..]

see verdict

A directed verdict is verdict rendered by a jury upon instruction by the judge that they must bring in that verdict because one of the parties has not proved their case as a matter of law. The judge h [..]

Instruction by judge to jury to return a specific verdict, usually because one of the parties failed to prove its case. Compare binding instruction.

An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict because one of the parties failed to meet its burden of proof.

A ruling issued by a trial judge where the judge takes the case from the jury because the evidence set forth only permits one reasonable verdict.

In civil cases in which there is insufficient basis for any other conclusion, the judge may direct the jury to render a specific verdict. Criminal defendants may also ask the court to rule in their fa [..]

  A determination by a jury, made at the direction of the judge. A directed verdict happens in cases where there has been a lack of evidence, an overwhelming amount of evidence, or where the law is in [..]

A determination by a jury, made at the direction of the judge. A directed verdict happens in cases where there has been a lack of evidence, an overwhelming amount of evidence, or where the law is in favor of one of the parties.

n. a verdict by a jury based on the specific direction by a trial judge that they must bring in that verdict because one of the parties has not proved his/her/its case as a matter of law (failed to pr [..]

Now called judgment as a matter of law. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict.

A judgment entered on the order of a trial judge who takes over the fact-finding role of the jury because the evidence is so compelling that only one decision can reasonably follow.

After evidence has been presented and if no issue of fact remains for the jury to determine, the judge will determine, or "direct," the verdict.

n. a verdict by a jury based on the specific direction by a trial judge that they must bring in that verdict because one of the parties has not proved his/her/its case as a matter of law (failed to pr [..]