In U.S.
law, a
directed verdict is an order from the
judge presiding over a
jury trial that one side or the other wins. Typically, the judge orders a directed verdict after finding that no reasonable
jury could reach a decision to the contrary. After a directed verdict, there is no longer any need for the jury to decide the case.
A judge may order a directed verdict as to an entire case or only to certain issues.
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