Scanlon v. Hartman

GILLETTE, J.,

Pro Tempore.

This personal injury action arose out of a collision between a truck and trailer (owned by defendant Mehrer and driven by defendant Hartman) and an automobile in which plaintiff was a passenger. Liability was conceded by the defendants and the only issue at trial was the amount of damages, which the jury assessed at approximately $20,000.

The sole question on appeal is the admissibility of a doctor’s report written to plaintiff’s first attorney in which the doctor detailed the plaintiff’s complaints. We conclude that the letter/report was inadmissible, and reverse.

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