Point Reserved
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
A point or question of law, which the court, not being fully satisfied how to decide, in the trial of a cause, rules in favor of the plaintiff, but subject to revision on a motion for a new trial. If, after argument, it be found to have been ruled correctly, the verdict is supported; if otherwise, it is set aside. Tr. & II.
Pr. § 708.
It must be a pure question of law; the facts on which it is based must appear on the record, distinctly stated; and it must be a point which is decisive of the case. The verdict must be in favor of the plaintiff, and the defendant then moves for a new trial and judgment non obstante veredicto. See Non Obstante Veredicto. Statements of fact and of the law applicable thereto submitted to a trial judge with a request that he so charge tjie jury. See Brief; Paper Book; Charge; Instruction.