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Neely v. Martin K. Eby Construction Co.

386 U.S. 317 (1967)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1967
Statusunclear

Key Principle

An appellate court may direct entry of judgment notwithstanding the verdict consistent with the Seventh Amendment when the evidence is insufficient and the verdict winner had a fair opportunity to present its case.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — judgment-as-matter-of-law

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