Peterson v. Burlington Northern Railroad

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order denying appellants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, a new trial after an adverse verdict in an action for damages arising out of an accident with respondent’s train. Appellants contend the trial court erred in denying their motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, a new trial because (1) opposing counsel’s comments during final argument violated Minn.R.Civ.P. 49.01(2), and (2) the court erroneously construed Minn.Stat. § 219.567 (Supp.1985).

FACTS

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