Tisbury v. Armstrong

In this medical malpractice action, plaintiffs appeal as of right from an August 16, 1989, order granting summary disposition in favor of defendant James Armstrong, D.O. Plaintiffs claim that defendant was granted summary disposition after the trial court abused its discretion in denying their motions for an adjournment and for leave to amend their witness list. We agree and reverse.

The decision whether to allow a party to add an expert witness is within the discretion of the trial court. Butt v Giammariner, 173 Mich App 319, 321; 433 NW2d 360 (1988). The grant or denial of a motion for…