Gisvold v. Windbreak, Inc.

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Joelle Gisvold appeals from a judgment denying her motion for a new trial and dismissing her negligence action against Windbreak, Inc., after a jury found Windbreak was not at fault for Gisvold’s injuries. Because we cannot determine whether the district court applied the correct legal standard on Gisvold’s motion for new trial, we reverse and remand for reconsideration under the correct standard.

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[¶ 2] Gisvold alleged she slipped and fell while dancing at the Windbreak Saloon & Casino in Fargo, which is owned and operated by Windbreak, and incurred serious injuries to…