Directed Verdict at Legal Glossary
What is it? A ruling by a judge, typically made after the plaintiff has presented all of her evidence but before the defendant puts on his case, that awards judgment to the defendant. A directed verdict is usually made because the judge concludes the plaintiff has failed to offer the minimum amount of evidence to prove her case even if there were no opposition. In other words, the judge is saying that, as a matter of law, no reasonable jury could decide in the plaintiffs favor. In a criminal case, a directed verdict is a judgement of acquittal for the defendant.Law Definition Added By: William
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