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(1)Where in a jury action the presiding judge has directed the jury upon any matter of law, any party against whom the verdict is returned may apply to the Inner House to enter the verdict for him.
(2)The Inner House may, on an application made to it by a party under subsection (1) above—
(a)where it is of opinion that the direction of the presiding judge was erroneous and that the party making the application was truly entitled to the verdict in whole or in part, direct the verdict to be entered for that party in whole or in part, either absolutely or on such terms as it may think fit; or
(b)where it is of opinion that it is necessary, set aside the verdict and order a new trial; or
(c)refuse the application.
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