Hixon v. Mathieu

ARCHIBALD, Justice.

Brenda J. Hixon instituted this civil action to recover damages for her personal injuries resulting from an automobile accident. She was joined as plaintiff by her husband who demanded damages for loss of consortium, for medical expenses incurred on behalf of his wife, and for property damage. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, from which both plaintiffs have appealed after their motions for judgment n. o. v. (Rule 50(b), M.R.C.P.) and for a new trial (Rule 59(a), M.R.C.P.) were denied.

We sustain the appeal and order a new trial.

The defendant,…