"The Power of a Federal Appellate Court to Direct Entry of Judgment as " by Robert A. Ragazzo

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Article Title

The Power of a Federal Appellate Court to Direct Entry of Judgment as a Matter of Law: Reflections on Weisgram v. Marley Co.

Authors

Robert A. Ragazzo

Abstract

Federal district court judges have several mechanisms for controlling civil jury functions. One mechanism is the entry of judgment as a matter of law. Federal appellate courts are able to reverse and direct entry of judgment as a matter of law. This article examines the appropriateness of such authority.

Recommended Citation

Robert A. Ragazzo, The Power of a Federal Appellate Court to Direct Entry of Judgment as a Matter of Law: Reflections on Weisgram v. Marley Co., 3 J. App. Prac. & Process 107 (2001).
Available at: https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/appellatepracticeprocess/vol3/iss1/7

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