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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

During a jury trial in a federal court proceeding, the plaintiff finishes presenting their evidence. The defense attorney believes that the plaintiff has failed to establish a legally sufficient basis for their claim. What is the most appropriate motion for the defense to file at this stage of the trial?

  • Motion for summary judgment

  • Motion for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL)

  • Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim

  • Renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law

Multistate Bar Examination
Civil Procedure
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