Directed Verdict (Noun)
Meaning
A verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury; "there cannot be a directed verdict of guilty in a criminal trial".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The judge granted a directed verdict in favor of the defendant due to lack of evidence presented by the prosecution.
- A directed verdict is typically entered when the evidence presented is insufficient for the jury to consider.
- The court entered a directed verdict of acquittal after the prosecution failed to provide substantial evidence.
- In a civil trial, a directed verdict can be entered in favor of either party if the evidence is overwhelmingly one-sided.
- The defense attorney requested a directed verdict, arguing that the prosecution had not met its burden of proof.