Motions for Directed Verdict and Motions for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict in Civil Cases

LibraryObjections Guidebook (2022 Ed.)

Motions for Directed Verdict and Motions for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict in Civil Cases

· Rule 72.01(a) provides for a motion for a directed verdict at the close of the evidence offered by an opponent. The motion must state the specific grounds for the motion. If the movant then offers any evidence or the opponent offers any evidence, the motion must be renewed at the close of all the evidence. Milner v. Tex. Disc. Gas Co., 559 S.W.2d 547 (Mo. App. E.D. 1977). If evidence by the movant is...

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