Vincelette v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

¶1 The plaintiff, Darlene M. Vincelette, commenced this action in the District Court for the Thirteenth Judicial District in Yellowstone County to recover damages for personal injuries sustained while a guest of the defendant, Billings Sheraton Hotel. Following a jury trial, a verdict was returned for the hotel. Darlene appeals from the judgment entered pursuant to that verdict and from the denial of her motion for a new trial. We reverse the judgment of the District Court and remand for further proceedings.

¶2 The issues presented on appeal are:

¶3 1. Did the District Court abuse its…