Fire Insurance Exchange v. Adamson Motors

OPINION

HARTEN, Judge.

Adamson Motors appeals from a judgment finding it hable for negligent repair of a minivan. Adamson also appeals the denial of posttrial motions for JNOV, a new trial, and amended findings. We affirm.

FACTS

On April 11, 1988, a fire consumed Lonnie and Marilyn Oeltjen’s garage and two vehicles, a Ford Ranger pick-up and a Plymouth Voyager minivan. The Oeltjens leased the minivan from appellant through Adamson Leasing. The fire was caused by a short circuit in the wiring of the minivan’s steering column. The Oeltjens had taken the minivan to appehant for repair of electrical…