Civil Procedure Multistate Bar Practice Exam

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When must a party file for a Renewed Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law?

Within 21 days of the trial
Not later than 14 days before trial
Within 28 days after entry of judgment
Before the jury is selected

The correct answer is: Within 28 days after entry of judgment

A Renewed Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, often referred to as a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), must be filed within a specific timeframe after the trial concludes. The correct timeframe is within 28 days after the entry of judgment. This timeline allows a party to contest the adequacy of the evidence supporting a jury’s verdict based on the premise that no reasonable jury could have reached that verdict given the weight of the evidence presented at trial. By having this set period, the court maintains order and efficiency in the handling of post-trial motions and judgments, facilitating timely appeals if necessary. The other options refer to timelines either unrelated to the applicable rules governing post-verdict motions or to procedural steps that do not apply after a judgment has already been entered. By adhering to the rule that specifies a 28-day window post-judgment, parties ensure that they follow proper procedures while allowing the court system to move forward effectively with cases as they arise.