Gorder v. Sims

Pee Cueiam.

Petitioner-plaintiff obtained a verdict in an alienation of affection action. Defendant-respondent made a post-trial motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and also moved the court “pursuant to Rule 59.01 and Rules 50.02(2) and (4) for an Order granting a new trial on all issues in the event the Order, if granted, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict is reversed on appeal.”

The motion was promptly heard by the trial court. After the lapse of more than 15 days from the rendition of the verdict, the court denied the motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and…