directed verdict

A ruling by a trial judge taking a case from the jury because the evidence will permit only one reasonable verdict.

— Also termed instructed verdict. [Cases: Criminal Law 753; Federal Civil Procedure 2117; Trial 167. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 1276; Trial §§ 432–433, 437–438.]

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