Stout v. Montana Power Co.

The Montana Power Company, defendant, appeals the jury verdict and decision of the District Court of the Tenth Judicial District, Fergus County, denying defendant’s motions for a directed verdict and for a judgment notwithstanding the jury verdict. We affirm.

Montana Power Company raises the following three issues on appeal:

1. Whether the District Court erred by denying defendant’s motion for a directed verdict after the close of plaintiffs’ cases.

2. Whether substantial evidence exists to support the jury verdict, finding defendant negligent in constructing, maintaining and inspecting the…