What are Post Trial Motions?
When a trial has concluded and a verdict has been rendered by a judge or jury, the judgment must be formalized in writing by the court. Once the judgment has been rendered, either party may file what is called a post trial motion, or motion which is filed after the trial is over. These post trial motions are filed with the trial court, not with the court of appeals. Most states set specific time limits and restrictions on the type of motions which can be filed following the conclusion of the trial. Some of the most common type of post trial motions include a motion for new trial, a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), or a motion to amend or nullify the judgment. A final judgment may be amended by the trial court at any time to alter the language of the judgment or to correct errors of calculation. A court cannot substantively change the content of a judgment by virtue of a motion to amend the judgment. A motion to nullify the judgment may be granted if the final jud
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