If a plaintiff in a jury trial does not make a prima facie case, the judge should grant a _______ to the defense.?
A. ?motion for judgment n.o.v.
B. ?summary judgment
C. ?collateral estoppel
D. ?motion for a directed verdict
Answer: D
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