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The PEOPLE v. BONAR (1212 words) |
 | For this reason, defendant moved for a directed verdict at the conclusion of the state's case. |
| The lower court should have sustained the motion for a directed verdict for the reason that there was insufficient evidence to sustain conviction. |
| A motion for a directed verdict was made at the close of the prosecution's evidence to test the sufficiency of the evidence. |
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directed verdict - definition of directed verdict in Encyclopedia (115 words) |
| In U.S. law, a directed verdict is an order from the judge presiding over a jury trial that one side or the other wins. |
| Typically, the judge orders a directed verdict after finding that no reasonable jury could reach a decision to the contrary. |
| After a directed verdict, there is no longer any need for the jury to decide the case. |
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