What is a motion for a directed verdict?

A motion for a directed verdict is a legal document that can be filed in a civil court in the state of Indiana. It is a document that is filed by either the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil case to ask the court to make a decision in the case without the case going to a jury to be decided. The motion is usually filed if one side or the other wants the court to decide the case without a jury trial, usually because the facts of the case are clear and undisputed. The motion needs to be filed with the court and contains arguments as to why the court should direct a verdict in favor of one side or the other. The opposing side must be given a chance to respond to the motion before the court will make its decision on the motion. The court will consider the arguments from both sides before making its decision. If the court decides in favor of the motion, the court will make a ruling in the case without the need for a jury trial. This means that the court will decide the outcome of the case and will issue a judgement based on its decision. This ruling is known as a ‘directed verdict’. The ruling can be appealed if one of the parties is not happy with the outcome.

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