118 Civil Procedures - JMOL and Motion for New Trial

Welcome back to the BarPass™ Podcast — the 10-Minute Bar Prep Podcast.In today’s episode, we’ll walk through the key motions tested on the bar exam — including Judgment as a Matter of Law (JMOL), Renewed Judgment as a Matter of Law (RJMOL), and Motions for a New Trial.In the next few minutes, we’ll cover:What JMOL is and when a judge can take the case away from the juryWhen a party can bring a RJMOL after the verdict - and the crucial prerequisiteWhen a court may grant a motion for a new trialAnd the difference between remittitur and additurThese motions are some of tHE frequently tested Civil Procedure issues on the bar exam.Let’s break them down.ABOUT USWelcome to the BarPass Podcast.Each episode of this podcast delivers a high-yield bar rule in 10 minutes, making it easy to fit bar prep into your day.This podcast is built around how people actually retain information: repetition, exposure, and familiarity over time.By listening to bar rules while driving, walking, or doing chores, you train your brain to recognize legal language andissue patterns — so when you see them on the exam, they don’t feel new. Use this podcast alongside your outlines and practice questions, and let short, focused listening sessions do the reinforcement.