Lanz v. Pearson

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs Mary Lanz and The Economy Companies (Economy) appeal from jury verdict and judgment finding defendants Carvel Pearson, Leslie Richter, Damon Hickman and Ida Hickman not at fault for damages incurred by plaintiffs resulting from a three-car accident. Plaintiffs contend the district court erred in instructing the jury on the act of God defense and in preventing them from cross-examining Pearson regarding a statement he made to his insurance investigator.

Defendants Pearson and Richter cross-appealed, claiming the district court erred in instructing the jury…