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In response to
"I know in most instances he can't, but are there rare instances or circumstances when he can? -- nm"
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Peglegpete
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Most states have an option for a judge to issue a "judgment notwithstanding the verdict." I forget the Latin, but attorneys use "JNOV" ...
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As an abbreviation. It's basically a tool for the judge to bring some sense to a case when the jury goes completely off the rails.
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