Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
overturn verdict
Can a judge overturn a verdict made by a jury in a civil trial?
Asked on 2/10/09, 10:07 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish
McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.
Re: overturn verdict
yes if the evidence did not support the jury verdict
Answered on 2/10/09, 10:29 am
Edgardo Baez
The Baez Law Firm, P.C.
Re: overturn verdict
Since judges are the referees of trials, if the evidence presented does not support the findings by the jury, then YES.
Answered on 2/10/09, 12:19 pm