directed verdict (Meaning)

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directed verdict (n)

a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury

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The judge granted a directed verdict in favor of the defendant because there was no genuine dispute over any material facts.
The plaintiff's attorney requested a directed verdict, arguing that there was no evidence to support the defendant's case.
The court denied the defendant's motion for a directed verdict, finding that there were sufficient facts in dispute to warrant a trial.
The jury returned a directed verdict for the plaintiff, finding that the defendant was liable for the injuries sustained by the plaintiff.
The judge issued a directed verdict in the criminal case, finding that the prosecution had failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The directed verdict was appealed to a higher court, which upheld the lower court's decision.
The directed verdict was a major victory for the defendants, who had been facing a costly and lengthy trial.
The directed verdict was a disappointment for the plaintiffs, who had hoped to receive compensation for their injuries.
The directed verdict sent a message to other potential litigants that the courts are willing to grant directed verdicts in cases where the evidence is overwhelmingly in favor of one party.
The directed verdict was a significant event in the history of the case, and it will likely be cited as precedent in future cases.

a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury

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The judge granted a directed verdict in favor of the defendant because there was no genuine dispute over any material facts.

The plaintiff's attorney requested a directed verdict, arguing that there was no evidence to support the defendant's case.

The court denied the defendant's motion for a directed verdict, finding that there were sufficient facts in dispute to warrant a trial.

The jury returned a directed verdict for the plaintiff, finding that the defendant was liable for the injuries sustained by the plaintiff.