Hausse v. Kimmey

John C. Hoagland appeals from the district court’s denial of his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. Hoagland sought a new trial on his cross-claim against his codefendants Kristopher T. Kimmey, a minor, and Kimmey’s parents, Edward D. and Barbara S. Kimmey, in a negligence action initiated by Les M. and Holly L. Hausse.

When reviewing a question of law, an appellate court reaches a conclusion independent of the trial court’s rulings. Stack v. Sobczak, 243 Neb. 78, 497 N.W.2d 374 (1993).

Hoagland assigns as error that the district court (1) failed to sustain his…