Reinlasoder v. City of Colstrip

¶1 The City of Colstrip (Colstrip) appeals from the denial of its motions for judgment as a matter of law and a new trial by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County. Larry Reinlasoder (Reinlasoder) cross-appeals the District Court’s grant of Colstrip’s motion to amend the judgment. We reverse and remand for entry of judgment in favor of Colstrip, and do not reach the cross-appeal.

¶2 Because it is dispositive, we address only the following issue:

Did the District Court err by denying Colstrip’s motion for judgment as a matter of law where Reinlasoder failed to contest that he…