[header] How to oppose a motion for a directed verdict [title] Read the other party's motion. [step] After you present your case at trial the other party will have an opportunity to try to end the trial by filing a motion for directed verdict. The other party's motion will be filed with the court and served on you. 
The motion will contain various documents including a notice, a memorandum of points and authorities, and a declaration in support of the motion. [substeps] The most important document in the motion is the other party's memorandum of points and authorities.