A motion for directed verdict is a motion by a party asking the trial judge to issue a ruling after determining that there is no legally sufficient evidentiary basis for a reasonable jury to reach a different conclusion. The motion is made by...
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A motion to dismiss is a formal request for a court to dismiss a case. The reasons for a dismissal vary greatly.
Settlement: Approximately 95% of civil cases reach settlements at some stage (can be before, after, or during...