What is the test for a finding of insufficient evidence in a civil case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Daniel, B275303 (Cal. App. 2019):

of the evidence is substantially outweighed by its possible prejudicial effects. [Citations.] A trial court's rulings in this regard will be upheld on appeal unless it is shown ' "the trial court exercised its discretion in an arbitrary, capricious, or patently absurd manner that resulted in a manifest miscarriage of justice." ' " (People v. Merriman, supra, 60 Cal.4th at p. 78.)

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