Vender v. Stone

This action arises out of a 1984 automobile accident in Great Falls, Montana, involving vehicles driven by the plaintiff, Art Vender, and the defendant, Kevin Stone. The jury verdict in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, concluded that Art Vender was damaged in the amount of $3,313.90, Mary Vender incurred no damages, and Art Vender and Kevin Stone were each 50% negligent. The Venders filed a motion for new trial. When the District Court did not rule on the motion within the prescribed time, the Venders appealed. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Appellants present two…