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In most states, a judge can make a "judgment notwithstanding the verdict" which sets aside the jury verdict. A judge can only set aside a jury verdict in limited circumstances, including irregularity in the proceedings, passion/prejudice, and a verdict that the evidence does not support. You should consult with an attorney if you are facing a motion to set aside a jury verdict and/or if the verdict has already been set aside.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn many cases, yes. It depends on the circumstances of the matter at issue and local and state law or federal statute. Generally the rule is applied when judges determine the jury made an egregious error - an award higher than statute allowed or was fair compensation, a verdict clearly unsubstantiated by the facts, etc.
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∙ 12y agoHe can if the judge has grounds to believe that the jury's decision violates the law.
They can declare a mistrial and void a juries decision, however this does not mean that you have been acquited and the same charges can be filed again without violating the double jepordy clause.
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∙ 14y agoYes, they can. But only in the case of if the respondent was found liable, the judge can say they were not.
Likewise, in criminal trials, if the defendant is found guilty, the judge can say they were not.
In no case can the jury find a defendant "not guily" or a respondant not liable and have a judge over turn that.
The reasoning is from old English legal traditions, where all is done to insure that if there is any doubt, the person will not be found guilty. Thus a jury's "guilty" verdict can be overturned, but not a jury's "not guilty".
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