Getchell v. Lodge

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

When Barbara Lodge saw a moose in her lane of traffic, she braked and skidded on ice into the oncoming lane of traffic, causing a collision with Joyce Getehell’s ear. Getchell sued Lodge, and the case proceeded to a jury trial. The jury found that Lodge was not negligent. Getchell appeals the superior court’s denial of her motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) and new trial. She also appeals the trial court’s admission of the investigating state trooper’s testimony. Because we conclude that the trial court did not err in denying…