Taylor v. Walter

This suit arose out of an auto-pedestrian collision. Plaintiff-pedestrian’s contention was that defendant negligently drove his auto in turning off of a main thoroughfare, into a side street where he struck plaintiff who was properly crossing the road. Defendant contends that plaintiff walked into the side of his car. The jury held for defendant.

During cross-examination of defendant, an objection was made and sustained to questions’ concerning his prior convictions for' traffic violations,, which were sought to be admitted as a test of credibility. It is this exclusion of evidence which has…