Parrish v. Jones’s Empirical Analysis
2013
Citation profile
48 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Bruni v. Tatsumi · Brinkmoeller v. Wilson · 34 Ohio App. 3d 59 - Shearer v. Cuyahoga County Hospital · 46 Ohio App. 3d 59 - Knittle v. Big Turtle II Condominium Unit Owners Ass'n
Most-quoted passages
The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 48 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.
“(1) When made. A motion for a directed verdict may be made on the opening statement of the opponent, at the close of the opponent's evidence or at the close of all the evidence. (2) When not granted. A party who moves for a directed verdict at the close of the evidence offered by an opponent may offer evidence in the event that the motion is not granted, without having reserved the right so to do and to the same extent as if the motion had not been made. A motion for a directed verdict which is not granted is not a waiver of trial by jury even though all parties to the action have moved for directed verdicts. (3) Grounds. A motion for a directed verdict shall state the specific grounds therefor. (4) When granted on the evidence. When a motion for a directed verdict has been properly made, and the trial court, after construing the evidence most strongly in favor of the party against whom the motion is directed, finds that upon any determinative issue reasonable minds could come to but one conclusion upon the evidence submitted and that conclusion is adverse to such party, the court shall sustain the motion and direct a verdict for the moving party as to that issue. (5) Jury assent unnecessary. The order of the court granting a motion for a directed verdict is effective without any assent of the jury.”
3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the dissente.g. Schaefer v. Bolog · Bolen v. Mohan“A trial court may grant a motion for directed verdict made at the close of a party's opening statement only when that statement indicates that the party will be unable to sustain its cause of action or defense at trial.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
How this case has been treated — in progress
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