What is a motion to set aside a verdict?

A motion to set aside a verdict is a legal request made by a party involved in a court case to the court. This motion is usually requested when a verdict has been rendered in a case and a party disagrees with the jury’s decision. The motion typically asks the court to overturn or nullify the verdict, such as if the jury determined that one party was not responsible for a crime they are accused of but the other party disagrees. In Texas, a motion to set aside a verdict can only be made in very specific circumstances. Basically, the motion must be made on the grounds of juror misconduct or legal error in the proceedings. Juror misconduct can involve a juror who had a personal bias or received outside influence, while legal errors may include errors made by the court or by either of the parties in the case. The court may or may not grant a motion to set aside a verdict, depending on the evidence presented. If the court finds that the verdict was not based on the evidence presented in the trial, or if there was juror misconduct, then they may choose to set aside the verdict and order a new trial.

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