insufficiency of evidence to support verdict

insufficiency of evidence to support verdict
This phrase in a motion for new trial, motion for directed verdict, or for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, means that there is some evidence, but not enough in light of the evidence to the contrary to support a verdict. Arnold v. Haskins, 147 S.W.2d 469, 472, 347 Mo. 320.
It does not mean that evidence is factually insufficient to support affirmative finding on an issue, but that there is no evidence to warrant submission of the issue. Gannett Outdoor Co. of Texas v. Kubeczka, Tex.App.-Hous. (14 Dist), 710 S.W.2d 79, 87.
See also directed verdict
- judgment (judgment notwithstanding verdict)

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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