Illinois Motion JNOV

• Category: Landlord Tenant - Leases - Breach of Lease
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-60925
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

Plaintiff files a motion to enter judgment not withstanding the verdict of the jury. Plaintiff contends that the jury verdict is against the overwhelming weight of the evidence. Illinois Motion NOV, also known as Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, is a legal motion that can be filed in a civil trial where the jury has reached a verdict that is contrary to the evidence presented during the trial. It is a post-trial motion filed by the losing party, asking the court to enter a judgment in their favor instead of accepting the jury's verdict. This motion is governed by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 50(b) and allows the party to challenge the jury's decision by arguing that no reasonable jury could have reached that verdict based on the evidence presented. The purpose of this motion is to correct a verdict that the trial judge believes is clearly against the weight of the evidence. There are two types of Illinois Motion NOV: 1. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict as a Matter of Law: This type of motion is filed when the moving party argues that there was not enough evidence presented during the trial to support the jury's verdict. The moving party must show that, when viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the opposing party, no reasonable jury could have made a different decision. 2. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict as to Damages: This type of motion is filed when the moving party accepts that liability has been established but disagrees with the jury's decision on the amount of damages awarded. The moving party must demonstrate that the amount awarded by the jury is excessive or not supported by the evidence presented. To file an Illinois Motion NOV, the moving party must include a written memorandum of law supporting their arguments, citing relevant case law, and explaining why the evidence did not support the jury's verdict. The opposing party is given an opportunity to respond to the motion, and the court will review all the arguments presented before making a decision. It is important to note that Illinois courts usually prefer to let the jury's verdict stand, and motions for NOV are generally viewed as a last resort. The court will only grant this motion if it determines that the jury clearly reached an incorrect decision based on the evidence presented. If the court grants the motion, it will enter its own judgment, which may differ from the jury's verdict. In summary, an Illinois Motion NOV is a post-trial motion used to challenge a jury's verdict when it is believed to be contrary to the evidence presented. There are two types of NOV motions: one focuses on the sufficiency of the evidence, while the other challenges the damages awarded. These motions require a thorough legal argument and are typically viewed as a last resort in seeking to overturn a jury's decision.

Illinois Motion NOV, also known as Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, is a legal motion that can be filed in a civil trial where the jury has reached a verdict that is contrary to the evidence presented during the trial. It is a post-trial motion filed by the losing party, asking the court to enter a judgment in their favor instead of accepting the jury's verdict. This motion is governed by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 50(b) and allows the party to challenge the jury's decision by arguing that no reasonable jury could have reached that verdict based on the evidence presented. The purpose of this motion is to correct a verdict that the trial judge believes is clearly against the weight of the evidence. There are two types of Illinois Motion NOV: 1. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict as a Matter of Law: This type of motion is filed when the moving party argues that there was not enough evidence presented during the trial to support the jury's verdict. The moving party must show that, when viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the opposing party, no reasonable jury could have made a different decision. 2. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict as to Damages: This type of motion is filed when the moving party accepts that liability has been established but disagrees with the jury's decision on the amount of damages awarded. The moving party must demonstrate that the amount awarded by the jury is excessive or not supported by the evidence presented. To file an Illinois Motion NOV, the moving party must include a written memorandum of law supporting their arguments, citing relevant case law, and explaining why the evidence did not support the jury's verdict. The opposing party is given an opportunity to respond to the motion, and the court will review all the arguments presented before making a decision. It is important to note that Illinois courts usually prefer to let the jury's verdict stand, and motions for NOV are generally viewed as a last resort. The court will only grant this motion if it determines that the jury clearly reached an incorrect decision based on the evidence presented. If the court grants the motion, it will enter its own judgment, which may differ from the jury's verdict. In summary, an Illinois Motion NOV is a post-trial motion used to challenge a jury's verdict when it is believed to be contrary to the evidence presented. There are two types of NOV motions: one focuses on the sufficiency of the evidence, while the other challenges the damages awarded. These motions require a thorough legal argument and are typically viewed as a last resort in seeking to overturn a jury's decision.