Harmon v. Washburn

*299ROEHR, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] Edith G. Harmon (Edith) and Joseph Harmon (Joseph) (collectively Har-mons) brought a negligence action for personal injuries against Anita M. Washburn (Washburn). The trial court denied Har-mons’ motion for judgment as a matter of law on the issue of Washburn’s negligence and on the issue of Edith’s contributory negligence. The jury returned a general verdict denying Harmons’ claim.1 The trial court then denied Harmons’ renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law and, alternatively, for a new trial. Har-mons appeal the denial of their motions. We reverse and…