11. Ferber's request of Federal Judge William Young to issue a directed verdict isn't a surprise. 12. After the jury convicted him, he successfully moved for a directed verdict of not guilty. 13. JMOL is also known as a directed verdict , which it has replaced in American federal courts. 14. The trial court granted Hiles a directed verdict on liability, and the State Appellate Court affirmed. 15. Ferrol Sams, the presiding judge and a real lawyer, said later he considered issuing a directed verdict . 16. Paul Howard may present compelling evidence that will eliminate the issue of a directed verdict from the case. 17. This was not a directed verdict . 18. A directed verdict cannot be appealed. 19. The Missouri Supreme Court ordered a directed verdict in favor of the employer, claiming lack of evidence of negligence. 20. After hearing the plaintiffs'arguments, Judge Evans granted the defendants'motion for a directed verdict on the claim of contributory infringement.
