NOV (non obstante veredicto)
- A judge's decision to overrule a jury's verdict because it is not adequately supported by the facts or the law
- The judge declared an NOV, deeming the jury's decision not in line with the law.
- Because of insufficient factual backing, an NOV was imposed, overriding the jury's decision.
- Suspecting a misinterpretation of the law, the judge overturned the jury’s decision with an NOV.
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