What is the test for a motion for judgment notwithstanding a finding of not guilty?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Sorensen v. Vernola Family Marital Trust, E053238 (Cal. App. 2012):
"'The trial court's discretion in granting a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict is severely limited.' [Citation.]" (Hansen v. Sunnyside Products, Inc. (1997) 55 Cal.App.4th 1497, 1510.)
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