Ployhar v. Board of Trustees of Missoula County High School

The defendant, Board of Trustees of Missoula County High School (hereinafter referred to as Board) appeals the order of the Missoula County District Court, granting the plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial. The Board contends that the trial court erroneously concluded that the expert testimony of Arlyn Simms was not necessary and that his testimony prejudiced the plaintiffs’ case.

On April 24, 1975, the plaintiffs, Margaret and Albert Ployhar commenced this action to recover damages for the death of their son, Patrick. In September 1972, Patrick enrolled in a heavy equipment operation class at…