Granier v. Chagnon

I concur in the majority opinion. However there is some confusion and conflict in the Montana cases as to the effect of both parties making a motion for a directed verdict. 53 Am. Jur., "Trial," sec. 341, p. 274; Electrical Products Consolidated v. El Campo, Inc., 105 Mont. 386, 73 P.2d 199. The question was raised in the instant case and should be clarified. The majority opinion sets out in detail what happened at the close of the case. It is sufficient to here repeat that both sides moved for a directed verdict. The judge thereupon said, "There is nothing for me to do except decide the…