A motion for judgment as a matter of law may be granted only when the trial court determines that, based on the evidence presented, there is no valid line of reasoning and permissible inferences that could possibly lead rational persons to the jury's conclusion, and no rational process by which the jury could find in favor of the nonmoving party. The trial court must afford the motion's opponent every inference which could properly be drawn from the facts presented, and the facts must be considered in a light most favorable to the nonmovant.
Wasserberg v. Menorah Ctr. for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, NY Slip Op 04923 (2d Dep's September 1, 2021)
Tomorrow's issue: Appellate practice.
