What is the standard of review for a motion where a party alleges insufficient evidence supports a jury verdict?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from O'Hara v. City of Long Beach, B284433 (Cal. App. 2019):
"When a party contends insufficient evidence supports a jury verdict, we apply the substantial evidence standard of review." (Wilson v. County of Orange (2009) 169 Cal.App.4th 1185, 1188.) "We must 'view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prevailing party, giving it the benefit of every reasonable inference
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