Lisa A. Ellefson v. Stephen Palmer

BURDICK, Chief Justice.

Ashley Palmer (Palmer) and Stephen Palmer appeal the Ada County district court’s order granting Lisa A. Ellefson’s motion for a new trial under Idaho Rule of Civil Procedure 59(a)(6). 1 Ellefson was involved in an automobile accident caused by Palmer. A jury found that Ellefson was not injured in the accident. However, the district court determined that the jury verdict of “no injury” was against the dear weight of evidence and granted a new trial subject to an additur in the amount of $50,000. On appeal, Palmer argues that the district court abused its discretion in…