DeMars v. Carlstrom

In May 1996, plaintiff and appellant, Cynthia DeMars, filed an action in the District Court for the Tenth Judicial District in Fergus County against Connie Carlstrom to recover damages she incurred as a result of a single vehicle automobile accident allegedly caused by Carlstrom’s negligence. Following trial, the jury returned a verdict finding DeMars comparatively negligent, and apportioning liability between the two parties. DeMars subsequently filed a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict pursuant to Rule 50(b), M.R.Civ.P, on the issue of liability. In the alternative, DeMars…