Robertson v. Richards

HUNTLEY, Justice.

I

The primary issue before this Court is whether the correct standard was applied by the trial court in deciding whether a new trial should have been granted. We hold that the district court did not apply the correct standard. Therefore, we reverse and remand for further proceedings. In remanding for further proceedings, this Court does not give specific direction as to whether or not a new trial should be granted, but directs solely as to the standard which should be utilized in making the determination.

Leah Robertson was involved in a car accident and received multiple…