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

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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.

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Answered on 2/10/09, 12:19 pm


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