Matsumoto v. Asamura

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

TANAKA, J.

Plaintiff Kathleen Y. Matsumoto (Matsumoto), now known as Kathleen Yap Hise, appeals the denial of her motion for new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence. The dispositive issue is whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Ma-tsumoto’s motion. We answer no and affirm.

*629On March 16, 1979, an automobile driven by William Asamura (Asamura) and in which Matsumoto was a passenger was involved in an accident with a car driven by Frank Bayot (Bayot), a minor. Alleging personal injuries resulting from the accident, Matsumoto sued Asamura on…