Legal Definitions - N.O.V

N.O.V

n.o.v. stands for NON OBSTANTE VEREDICTO. It is a legal term that means "notwithstanding the verdict." This term is used when a judge decides to overrule a jury's decision in a trial.

For example, if a jury finds a defendant guilty of a crime, but the judge believes that there was not enough evidence to support the verdict, the judge may enter an N.O.V. and overturn the jury's decision.

Another example is if a jury awards damages to a plaintiff in a civil case, but the judge believes that the evidence does not support the amount of damages awarded, the judge may enter an N.O.V. and reduce the damages awarded.

The examples illustrate how an N.O.V. can be used to overrule a jury's decision in a trial. It is important to note that an N.O.V. can only be entered if the judge believes that there was not enough evidence to support the jury's decision or if the damages awarded are not supported by the evidence. This ensures that the verdict is fair and just based on the evidence presented in the trial.