Puerto Rico Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (NOV) or in the Alternative, for a New Trial is a legal procedure that can be utilized in Puerto Rico's legal system. This motion aims to challenge a jury's ruling or verdict in a civil or criminal case. It offers an opportunity for the court to review the jury's decision and potentially change or modify it based on legal grounds. NOV is typically filed by the losing party in a trial who believes that the jury's verdict was not supported by sufficient evidence, or that the jury was influenced by errors in law during the trial. This motion asserts that even when viewing all the evidence and drawing all reasonable inferences in the light most favorable to the prevailing party, no reasonable jury could have arrived at the verdict rendered. There can be different types of motions falling under Puerto Rico's NOV or in the Alternative, for a New Trial, including: 1. Motion for NOV: This motion is filed when the challenging party believes that the jury's verdict is completely unsupported by the evidence presented during the trial or is contrary to the law. It contends that the court should reverse the jury's decision and issue a judgment in favor of the moving party. 2. Motion for New Trial: In the alternative, if the NOV motion is denied, the losing party may file a motion requesting a new trial. This motion argues that due to substantial errors during the trial, such as incorrect jury instructions, improper admission or exclusion of evidence, or juror misconduct, the verdict should be set aside, and a new trial should be conducted for a fair determination of the case. Puerto Rico's legal system allows parties to challenge jury decisions through these motions, providing an avenue for review of potential errors or lack of evidence. By seeking a NOV or a new trial, litigants can ensure a fair resolution of their case and maintain the integrity of Puerto Rico's legal proceedings.