Besides the factual and legal grounds, what else must a Rule 50(a) motion include?

• A. the judgment sought
• B. the jurors' names
• C. the trial exhibits
• D. the verdict amount

Answer: (A)

A Rule 50(a) motion must specify the exact judgment being sought, in addition to stating the factual and legal grounds for the challenge. This requirement ensures the court knows precisely what relief it would enter if it grants the motion, and it helps the record show the remedy the movant is requesting. The other items listed aren’t part of what the rule requires for the motion: the jurors’ names and the trial exhibits pertain to trial administration and evidence rather than the remedy, and the verdict amount isn’t determined until after a verdict or a later proceeding, so it isn’t a required component of the motion itself.