Which statement regarding evidence review under Rule 50 motions is true?

• A. The court may look at all the evidence in the record.
• B. The court may consider only undisputed evidence.
• C. Credibility determinations are allowed in JMOL.
• D. The moving party's evidence is alone sufficient.

Answer: (B)

In ruling on a Rule 50 motion, the court evaluates the record as a whole to decide whether there is a legally sufficient evidentiary basis for a verdict for the non-movant. It must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-movant and draw all reasonable inferences in that party’s favor, but it cannot weigh conflicting evidence or assess witness credibility—the jury handles credibility. Because of this, the court may consider all evidence in the record, including disputed testimony, to determine if a reasonable jury could reach a verdict for the non-movant. It is not limited to undisputed evidence, and it does not credibility-find. The moving party’s evidence alone is not automatically sufficient; the court must assess the entire record for a legally sufficient basis for judgment as a matter of law.