Wilkes v. Anderson

OPINION

This is an appeal from a district court judgment in respondent’s favor notwithstanding a verdict for appellant, in an action for personal injury damages stemming from an automobile accident. We reverse.

We first note that in passing upon a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), the district court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the party against whom the motion is made; neither the credibility of witnesses nor the weight of the evidence may be considered. Air Service Co. v. Sheehan, 95 Nev. 528, 594 P.2d 1155 (1979). The district court may only…