Post-trial Motions Flashcards
Once a jury verdict is entered, each party has right to make _
Post-trial motions
Post-trial motions will typically come in the form of a motion for a new
Trial
Post-trial motions will typically come in the form of a motion to increase
Size of jury verdict
Post-trial motions will typically come in the form of a motion to decrease _
Size of jury verdict
Judges are reluctant to disturb a _
Jury verdict
If verdict disregarded instructions or excessive/inadequate, court has authority to
Set aside or alter the verdict
Motions for new trial must be based on some _ committed by trial judge
Procedural error
Trial judge admitted evidence that should not have (Procedural error)
Been admitted
Trial judge allowed an attorney to say something to jury that was _ (Procedural error)
Inappropriate
Trial judge improperly instructed jury on _ (Procedural error)
An issue of law
