Sentence examples for directed verdict from inspiring English sources

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directed decision

"directed verdict" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used in the legal context, and it means that the judge directs a verdict without requiring the jury to deliberate, usually because there is a lack of evidence in the case. For example: After hearing the evidence presented, the judge ruled in favor of the defendant and directed a verdict of not guilty.

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directed verdict

noun

An instruction given by the judge to the jury compelling them to return a particular verdict.

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The District Court denied the city's motions for directed verdict and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Cornell University

Much the same standard governs summary judgment and directed verdict practice today.

Cornell University

The trial court granted Hiles' motion for directed verdict on liability.

Cornell University

Accordingly, the Government could not appeal the trial court's directed verdict of acquittal.

Cornell University

From a judgment based on a directed verdict for the defendant, plaintiff appeals.

Harvard University

A directed verdict or a 12b6 motion granted is all the AP deserves.

Stanford University

Substantively, it is very close to the "reasonable jury" rule applied on motions for directed verdict.

Cornell University

To make my point I must quote the motion for directed verdict in full.

Cornell University

We therefore make a motion for a directed verdict at this time.

Cornell University

At the close of the evidence, each defendant moved, on many grounds, for a directed verdict.

Cornell University

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Lawyers will argue the directed-verdict motions on Tuesday outside the jury's presence.

The New York Times

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