Bryant v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance

FRYE, Justice.

This appeal presents two separate and distinct issues that are procedural in nature. The first issue is whether the Court of Appeals erred in reversing the trial court’s entry of judgment notwithstanding the verdict in favor of defendant on two of the issues submitted to the jury. The answer is no. The second issue is whether the Court of Appeals erred in reversing the trial court’s alternative grant of a new trial for defendant. The answer is yes.

Facts

On 20 September 1980, defendant, Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company, issued a fire insurance policy insuring the dwelling…