After a Plaintiff Has Presented His or Her Evidence in a Trial,a

Multiple Choice

After a plaintiff has presented his or her evidence in a trial,a defendant may make a motion for _____,which is granted if the evidence,taken in the light most favorable to the plaintiff,establishes as a matter of law that the defendant is entitled to a verdict.

A) voir dire
B) res judicata
C) summary judgment
D) directed verdict
E) peremptory challenge