What is a motion to set aside a verdict?

A motion to set aside a verdict is a request made to a court by a party to a lawsuit. This request is asking the court to nullify or overturn a ruling made by a jury or judge. In Mississippi, a motion to set aside a verdict must be filed with the court prior to any appeal being filed. A motion to set aside a verdict may be made when there is evidence that the verdict was not made fairly or in accordance with the law. This type of motion may be used to prevent an unfair or unjust conviction from standing, or to ask for a new trial if the outcome of the first trial was unjust. A party may also request that the judge set aside a jury’s verdict if the judge believes that the jury deliberated improperly or failed to consider the evidence. Motions to set aside a verdict must be filed within a certain amount of time, typically within 30 days of the verdict. The party must provide sufficient evidence to prove that the verdict was unjust or unfair. If the motion is granted, the court may order a new trial or dismiss the case. In Mississippi, either the judge or a jury must make a decision in order for the motion to be granted or denied.

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