Forsythe v. Leydon

¶1 Ariadne Leydon appeals from the District Court’s grant of a new trial to Robyn Forsythe. We reverse.

¶2 We restate the issue on appeal as follows:

¶3 Did the District Court lack jurisdiction to grant Forsythe’s motion for a new trial outside of the 60-day deadline mandated by Rule 59(d), M.R.Civ.P.?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶4 Forsythe brought this action against Leydon for injuries arising out of a car accident. After a jury trial and special verdict allocating negligence 50/50, Forsythe moved for the District Court to grant her a new trial. Forsythe withdrew her initial motion, but…