DE · rules
Del. Ct. Com. Pl. Civ. R. 50
Motion for a directed verdict and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict
(a) Motion for directed verdict; when made; effect. A party who moves for a directed verdict at the close
of the evidence offered by an opponent may offer evidence in the event that the motion is not granted,
without having reserved the right so to do and to the same extent as if the motion had not been made. A
motion for a directed verdict shall state the specific grounds therefor.
(b) Motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Not later than 10 days after entry of judgment, a
party who has moved for a directed verdict may move to have the judgment entered thereon set aside and
to have judgment entered in accordance with the party’s motion for directed verdict. A motion for new
trial may be joined with this motion, or a new trial may be prayed for in the alternative. The Court may
allow the judgment to stand or may reopen the judgment and either order a new trial or direct the entry of
judgment as a matter of law.
History
Amended, effective Nov. 16, 1973.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.delaware.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-23
- Edition
- 2026-09-23
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