Bentzler v. Braun

Should court have directed a verdict in favor of Braun and his insurer?

This court on appeal is obligated to consider the evidence from a viewpoint most favorable to the respondent. 1 As so viewed, we conclude that it was not error to refuse to direct a verdict in favor of Braun and his insurer. We have stated:

“In ruling on a motion for a directed verdict the trial court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the party moved against and apply the following rule:

“ ‘ “A verdict may properly be directed only when the evidence gives rise to no dispute as to the material issues or…