After the jury’s verdict, a party may ask the trial court to disregard the jury’s findings and grant a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV). The trial court may grant such a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict if the evidence conclusively establishes the moving party’s right to a judgment different than the jury’s findings.
In Texas, after a jury delivers its verdict, a party may request the trial court to set aside the jury's findings and issue a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), which is also known as a judgment non obstante veredicto. This request is typically made through a motion challenging the legal sufficiency of the evidence to support the jury's verdict. The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure allow for such a motion, and the trial court has the discretion to grant a JNOV if the evidence is so conclusive that reasonable minds could not differ and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. However, courts are generally cautious in granting a JNOV because it effectively overrides the jury's decision. If the trial court denies the motion, the moving party can appeal the decision to a higher court.
