JMOL
Law & Legal abbreviation · Litigation
| Stands for | Judgment as a matter of law |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
JMOL stands for Judgment as a matter of law, a litigation abbreviation.
Judgment entered by the court because no reasonable jury could find for the opposing party on the evidence presented. In federal court a party may move for JMOL during trial, once the opponent has been fully heard, and renew the motion after the verdict.
Example: At the close of plaintiff's case, defense counsel moved for JMOL on the punitive damages claim.
Usage notes
Introduced by the 1991 amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50, it replaced the older terms "directed verdict" (before the verdict) and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or JNOV (after it), which many states still use. A post-verdict renewed motion is available only if the party moved before the case went to the jury.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.