John Q. Hammons Inc. v. Poletis

LEHMAN, Justice.

Andrew Poletis sued the owner of the Sheridan Holiday Inn, John Q. Hammons Inc., for injuries he sustained while a guest at the hotel. Following a jury verdict in favor of Poletis, John Q. Hammons Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Holiday Inn) moved for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial or reduction of the verdict. Holiday Inn now appeals the district court’s denial of its motion. We affirm.

Appellant Holiday Inn presents the following issue for our review:

1. Did the district court err in allowing the jury verdict to stand and not…