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jmol motion in Arizona

18 Arizona opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Shoen v. Shoengreen
arizctapp · 1997 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2002–2017
2 sentences

2017Robertson, 202 Ariz. at 290–91, ¶ 14 (citing Shoen v. Shoen, 191 Ariz. 64 , 65–66 (1997)). ¶11 Here, we cannot say the facts produced by Wallace had so little probative value that reasonable jurors could not agree with her.

2003Shoen v. Shoen, 191 Ariz. 64, 65-66 , 952 P.2d 302, 303-04 (App.1997). “[W]e view the evidence and all reasonable inferences in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party.” Murcott v. Best W.

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Murcott v. Best Western International, Inc.green
arizctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008We use the terms interchangeably, as 'Tt]he tests for granting a directed verdict and a JMOL motion are the same.” Murcott v. Best Western Int’l, Inc., 198 Ariz. 349, ¶ 36 , 9 P.3d 1088, 1095 (App.2000). 5 .

2008We use the terms interchangeably, as 'Tt]he tests for granting a directed verdict and a JMOL motion are the same.” Murcott v. Best Western Int’l, Inc., 198 Ariz. 349, ¶ 36 , 9 P.3d 1088, 1095 (App.2000). 5 .

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Orme School v. Reevesgreen
ariz · 1990 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004In considering a JMOL motion, a trial court should apply the same test *260 for deciding whether to grant a motion for summary judgment, that is, the “motion should be granted if the facts produced in support of the claim or defense have so little probative value, given the quantum of evidence required, that reasonable people could not agree with the conclusion advanced by the proponent of the claim or defense.” Orme Sch. v. Reeves, 166 Ariz. 301, 309 , 802 P.2d 1000, 1008 (1990).

2004In considering a JMOL motion, a trial court should apply the same test *260 for deciding whether to grant a motion for summary judgment, that is, the “motion should be granted if the facts produced in support of the claim or defense have so little probative value, given the quantum of evidence required, that reasonable people could not agree with the conclusion advanced by the proponent of the claim or defense.” Orme Sch. v. Reeves, 166 Ariz. 301, 309 , 802 P.2d 1000, 1008 (1990).

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Burroughs v. Town of Paradise Valleygreen
arizctapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003And, “[w]hen we review the action of a board of adjustment on appeal, we determine only if there is some credible evidence to support the board’s ruling.” Burroughs v. Town of Paradise Valley, 150 Ariz. 570, 573 , 724 P.2d 1239, 1242 (App.1986).

2003And, “[w]hen we review the action of a board of adjustment on appeal, we determine only if there is some credible evidence to support the board’s ruling.” Burroughs v. Town of Paradise Valley, 150 Ariz. 570, 573 , 724 P.2d 1239, 1242 (App.1986).

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Bartolomeo v. Town of Paradise Valleygreen
arizctapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Substantive Due Process ¶ 43 Maraña argues that “the trial court erred by denying [its JMOL motion] as to the due process claim” because “Aegis’[s] primary complaint was that the Town’s Planning Commission and Town Council were improperly swayed by negative press coverage and neighborhood opposition in denying the CUP” and because Aegis “failed to present sufficient facts to support a jury finding of liability on this claim.” In reviewing this issue, we first note that “the granting or the refusal to grant rezoning by special use permit is a legislative function of the Town Council subject to

2003Substantive Due Process ¶ 43 Maraña argues that “the trial court erred by denying [its JMOL motion] as to the due process claim” because “Aegis’[s] primary complaint was that the Town’s Planning Commission and Town Council were improperly swayed by negative press coverage and neighborhood opposition in denying the CUP” and because Aegis “failed to present sufficient facts to support a jury finding of liability on this claim.” In reviewing this issue, we first note that “the granting or the refusal to grant rezoning by special use permit is a legislative function of the Town Council subject to

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Schwab v. Ames Const.green
arizctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Schwab, 207 Ariz. at 59 ¶ 15; see also Glazer v. State, 237 Ariz. 160 , 167 ¶ 29 (2015) (“The standards for granting or denying a motion for JMOL and a motion for summary judgment are the same.”).

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Diana Glazer v. State of Arizonagreen
ariz · 2015 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Schwab, 207 Ariz. at 59 ¶ 15; see also Glazer v. State, 237 Ariz. 160 , 167 ¶ 29 (2015) (“The standards for granting or denying a motion for JMOL and a motion for summary judgment are the same.”).

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Goodman v. Physical Resource Engineering, Inc.green
arizctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Eng’g, Inc., 229 Ariz. 25, 27, ¶ 6 (App. 2011) (JMOL motion). 6 KUNASEK v. JOHNSON, et al.

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Marquette Venture Partners II v. Leonesiogreen
arizctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Marquette Venture Partners II, L.P. v. Leonesio, 227 Ariz. 179, 183, ¶ 13 (App. 2011); Ariz. R.

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State v. Cliftongreen
arizctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Inc., 228 Ariz. 262 , 265 ¶ 11 (App. 2011), but “must give ‘full credence to the right of the jury to determine credibility, 4 DUPRAY, et al. v. JAI DINING Opinion of the Court weigh the evidence, and draw justifiable conclusions therefrom[,]’” id. (quoting State v. Clifton, 134 Ariz. 345, 348 (App. 1982)).

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A Tumbling-T Ranches v. Flood Control Districtgreen
arizctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018A Tumbling-T Ranches v. Flood Control Dist. of Maricopa Cnty., 222 Ariz. 515, 524, ¶ 14 (App. 2009).

2018A JMOL motion should be granted “if the facts produced in support of the claim or defense have so little probative value, given the quantum of evidence required, that reasonable people could not agree with the conclusion advanced by the proponent of the claim or defense.” Id. (citation omitted). ¶42 At the close of a party’s case-in-chief, if “there is no legally sufficient evidentiary basis for a reasonable jury to find for that party . . . the court may . . . grant a motion for judgment as a matter of law against that party with respect to a claim or defense that cannot under the controlling

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Hutcherson v. City of Phoenixgreen
ariz · 1998 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Hutcherson, 192 Ariz. at 53, ¶ 13 . ¶13 In April 2016, GSD renewed its JMOL motion, arguing an equitable claim can be decided by the jury only if parties to the litigation so stipulate.

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Warne Investments, Ltd. v. Higginsgreen
arizctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Warne Invs., Ltd. v. Higgins, 219 Ariz. 186 , 194 ¶ 33, 195 P.3d 645, 653 (App. 2008).

2016Warne Invs., Ltd. v. Higgins, 219 Ariz. 186 , 194 ¶ 33, 195 P.3d 645, 653 (App. 2008).

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Barrett v. Harrisgreen
arizctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Barrett, 207 Ariz. 374, ¶ 24 , 86 P.3d at 960-61 . 13 extent the evidence of her causal role was unclear due to the acts of Dr. Myer and other physicians or staff treating Salica, the trial court did not err in denying the JMOL motion and submitting the case to the jury.

2010See Barrett, 207 Ariz. 374, ¶ 24 , 86 P.3d at 960-61 . 13 extent the evidence of her causal role was unclear due to the acts of Dr. Myer and other physicians or staff treating Salica, the trial court did not err in denying the JMOL motion and submitting the case to the jury.

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Griffith v. Faltzgreen
arizctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008We use the terms interchangeably, as “[t]he tests for granting a directed verdict and a JMOL motion are the same.” Murcott v. Best Western Int’l, Inc., 198 Ariz. 349, ¶ 36 , 9 P.3d 1088, 1095 (App. 2000). 5 “We review the grant of a motion for directed verdict de novo and consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Johnson v. Pankratz, 196 Ariz. 621, ¶ 4 , 2 P.3d 1266, 1268 (App. 2000). ¶9 We agree with Warner that “[t]here [wa]s no legal basis for the court’s decision to dismiss Hoggatt from the action.” “It is well-established law that an agent will not be exc

2008We use the terms interchangeably, as “[t]he tests for granting a directed verdict and a JMOL motion are the same.” Murcott v. Best Western Int’l, Inc., 198 Ariz. 349, ¶ 36 , 9 P.3d 1088, 1095 (App. 2000). 5 “We review the grant of a motion for directed verdict de novo and consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Johnson v. Pankratz, 196 Ariz. 621, ¶ 4 , 2 P.3d 1266, 1268 (App. 2000). ¶9 We agree with Warner that “[t]here [wa]s no legal basis for the court’s decision to dismiss Hoggatt from the action.” “It is well-established law that an agent will not be exc

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Johnson v. Pankratzgreen
arizctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008We use the terms interchangeably, as “[t]he tests for granting a directed verdict and a JMOL motion are the same.” Murcott v. Best Western Int’l, Inc., 198 Ariz. 349, ¶ 36 , 9 P.3d 1088, 1095 (App. 2000). 5 “We review the grant of a motion for directed verdict de novo and consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Johnson v. Pankratz, 196 Ariz. 621, ¶ 4 , 2 P.3d 1266, 1268 (App. 2000). ¶9 We agree with Warner that “[t]here [wa]s no legal basis for the court’s decision to dismiss Hoggatt from the action.” “It is well-established law that an agent will not be exc

2008We use the terms interchangeably, as “[t]he tests for granting a directed verdict and a JMOL motion are the same.” Murcott v. Best Western Int’l, Inc., 198 Ariz. 349, ¶ 36 , 9 P.3d 1088, 1095 (App. 2000). 5 “We review the grant of a motion for directed verdict de novo and consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party.” Johnson v. Pankratz, 196 Ariz. 621, ¶ 4 , 2 P.3d 1266, 1268 (App. 2000). ¶9 We agree with Warner that “[t]here [wa]s no legal basis for the court’s decision to dismiss Hoggatt from the action.” “It is well-established law that an agent will not be exc

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Times Mirror Co. v. Siskgreen
arizctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Times Mirror Co. v. Sisk, 122 Ariz. 174, 178 , 593 P.2d 924, 928 (App.1978).

2000See Times Mirror Co. v. Sisk, 122 Ariz. 174, 178 , 593 P.2d 924, 928 (App.1978).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Holtz v. Holder green
ariz · 1966
2 sentences

2010Tucson Heax-t contends the “existence of multiple defendants has no impact on plaintiffs burden to preve causation.” In light of Holtz , however, this is an incoi’rect statement of the law. ¶ 24 In Holtz , our supreme coui’t addressed the plaintiffs burden of pxeving causation “where [the] plaintiff is unable to prove which defendant caused which injuries or whether all were caused by one defendant or the other.” 101 Ariz. at 249 , 418 P.2d at 586 .

2010Tucson Heax-t contends the “existence of multiple defendants has no impact on plaintiffs burden to preve causation.” In light of Holtz , however, this is an incoi’rect statement of the law. ¶ 24 In Holtz , our supreme coui’t addressed the plaintiffs burden of pxeving causation “where [the] plaintiff is unable to prove which defendant caused which injuries or whether all were caused by one defendant or the other.” 101 Ariz. at 249 , 418 P.2d at 586 .

22010–2010
State of Arizona v. Robert Fischer green
ariz · 2017
1 sentence

2022Decision of the Court But see State v. Fischer, 242 Ariz. 44, 48 , ¶¶ 10–11 (2017) (ruling on new trial based on verdict contrary to the evidence reviewed for abuse of discretion).

12022–2022
McBride v. KIECKHEFER ASSOCIATES, INC. green
arizctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2018Inc., 228 Ariz. 262 , 265 ¶ 11 (App. 2011), but “must give ‘full credence to the right of the jury to determine credibility, 4 DUPRAY, et al. v. JAI DINING Opinion of the Court weigh the evidence, and draw justifiable conclusions therefrom[,]’” id. (quoting State v. Clifton, 134 Ariz. 345, 348 (App. 1982)).

2018Inc., 228 Ariz. 262 , 265 ¶ 11 (App. 2011), but “must give ‘full credence to the right of the jury to determine credibility, 4 DUPRAY, et al. v. JAI DINING Opinion of the Court weigh the evidence, and draw justifiable conclusions therefrom[,]’” id. (quoting State v. Clifton, 134 Ariz. 345, 348 (App. 1982)).

12018–2018
Roberson v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green
arizctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2017Robertson, 202 Ariz. at 290–91, ¶ 14 (citing Shoen v. Shoen, 191 Ariz. 64 , 65–66 (1997)). ¶11 Here, we cannot say the facts produced by Wallace had so little probative value that reasonable jurors could not agree with her.

12017–2017
Rager v. Superior Coach Sales & Service of Arizona green
ariz · 1973
2 sentences

2008Hoggatt’s reliance on Rager v. Superior Coach Sales & Service of Arizona, 110 Ariz. 188 , 516 P.2d 324 (1973), is misplaced.

2008Hoggatt’s reliance on Rager v. Superior Coach Sales & Service of Arizona, 110 Ariz. 188 , 516 P.2d 324 (1973), is misplaced.

12008–2008

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2506 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2102 (3) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341.01 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

AZ 18 (2000–2023) MN 4 (2010–2024) HI 2 (2009–2024) DC 2 (1998–2000) NM 2 (2022–2022)

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