510.290. Denial of motion for directed verdict--motion to set aside verdict, judgment--motion for new trial. - Missouri Statutes

Denial of motion for directed verdict--motion to set aside verdict,judgment--motion for new trial.

510.290. Whenever a motion for a directed verdict made atthe close of all the evidence is denied or for any reason is notgranted the court is deemed to have submitted the action to thejury subject to a later determination of the legal questionsraised by the motion. Within ten days after the reception of averdict, a party who has moved for a directed verdict may move tohave the verdict and any judgment entered thereon set aside andto have judgment entered in accordance with his motion for adirected verdict; or if a verdict was not returned, such party,within ten days after the jury has been discharged, may move forjudgment in accordance with his motion for a directed verdict. Amotion for a new trial may be joined with this motion, or a newtrial may be prayed for in the alternative. If a verdict wasreturned the court may allow the judgment to stand or may reopenthe judgment and either order a new trial or direct the entry ofjudgment as if the requested verdict had been directed. If noverdict was returned the court may direct the entry of judgmentas if the requested verdict had been directed or may order a newtrial.

(L. 1943 p. 353 § 113)