Dunipace v. Martin

DE CONCINI, Justice.

This appeal presents but one question for our determination, i. e., the propriety of asking prospective jurors questions phrased to determine whether they are in any way connected with an insurance company. Usually, such a question would only be propounded by plaintiff’s counsel in the type of action where an insurance company might stand behind any liability for which the defendant would (be found responsible.

Plaintiff, William S. Dunipace (appellant) as administrator of the estate of Theresa Mendibles, filed a civil action against Jerome P. Martin, then sheriff of Pima…