What is the test for directing a verdict in a medical malpractice case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Krause v. Western Heritage Insuranc Co., G041405, No. 07CC00537 (Cal. App. 2010):

A directed verdict is appropriate only if the evidence is insufficient to support a contrary judgment. (Colbaugh v. Hartline (1994) 29 Cal.App.4th 1516, 1521.) In reviewing the judgment, we "'view the evidence in the light most favorable to [plaintiffs].'" (Ibid)

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