Standish v. Business Men's Assurance Co., of America

Defendant appeals from denial of a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict by the district court, Park County. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff Melvin Standish in the amount of $7,679.32. The parties agree this amount is due, if there was coverage under the group health insurance policy purchased by Brand S Lumber Company for its employees from defendant, Business Men’s Assurance Company of America.

On appeal, the standard of review from a denial of a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict made pursuant to Rule 50(b), M.R.Civ.P., is the same as that for review…