A Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, or in the Alternative, for a New Trial, based on prejudicial statements at trial, is a legal request made by a party in a Colorado court seeking to challenge the fairness and validity of a trial verdict. This motion is commonly used when there is evidence to suggest that prejudicial statements made during the trial might have influenced the outcome unfairly. By filing this motion, the party aims to either reverse the previous verdict or request a new trial without the influence of these statements. There are a few different types of Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, or in the Alternative, for a New Trial, specifically related to prejudicial statements at trial: 1. Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (NOV): When a party believes that no reasonable jury could have reached the verdict provided in the trial due to the influence of prejudicial statements, they may file a motion for NOV. This motion argues that the evidence presented and the law applied during the trial did not support the verdict, and therefore, the court should rule in favor of the party opposing the verdict. 2. Motion for a New Trial: When a party identifies prejudicial statements made during the trial that they believe had a significant impact on the outcome, they may file a motion for a new trial. This motion suggests that the jury may have been swayed, and as a result, the previous verdict should be set aside to allow for a fair and unbiased retrial. 3. Motion to Exclude Prejudicial Statements: Rather than seeking a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, this motion focuses on avoiding or excluding specific prejudicial statements before they are made in court. By identifying potential statements that could unfairly sway the jury, the party can request the court to prevent their introduction into the trial or to instruct the jury to disregard them. It is important to note that each of these motions requires careful examination of the evidence and a strong argument to convince the court of the prejudicial nature of the statements made during the trial. Legal professionals well-versed in Colorado laws should handle these motions to ensure proper filing and increased chances of success.