Bedney v. Heidt

SABERS, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Defendant in personal injury action appeals the grant of plaintiff’s motion for new trial. Plaintiff cross-appeals the judgment entered on the jury verdict. We affirm the judgment and reverse the order granting the motion for new trial.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] On April 27, 1995, Scott Heidt drove his vehicle into the back end of the automobile in which Marie Bedney was seated. Bedney sued Heidt, claiming he was responsible for injuries to her neck and back. Heidt stipulated to liability but disputed the extent to which this collision caused her damages, claiming they resulted from a…