Bauman v. Auch

BASTIAN, Circuit Judge.

Robert and Melanie Bauman (plaintiffs), appeal the trial court’s refusal to grant their motion for directed verdict, motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and motion for new trial. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

Robert Bauman (Bob) was injured on June 5,1989, when the horse he was riding reared up as he attempted to mount her, throwing him to the ground. The horse, Krissy, was owned by Bob’s father, Garfield Bauman (Garfield), who is now deceased. Prior to his death, Garfield was the defendant in this action.

In 1979, Bob and his wife…