At what point during a trial can a motion for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) be filed?

A motion for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) can be filed at any time before the case is submitted to the jury. This legal mechanism allows a party to request that the court rule in their favor based on the lack of legally sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to reach a different conclusion.

By allowing the motion to be made before the case goes to the jury, the court can effectively determine whether there is a genuine issue of material fact that needs to be resolved by the jury or whether the case can be decided as a matter of law. This procedural option ensures that only those cases with sufficient evidence will progress to the jury, thus contributing to the efficiency of the judicial process.

The other options provided do not align with the correct timing for filing a JMOL. For instance, filing after the jury is selected or after evidence is presented would not be appropriate since it must occur before the jury deliberates. Similarly, while it may seem intuitive to file before closing arguments, the timing is more broadly defined as any time prior to the jury receiving the case.