Key v. Merritt-Holland Welding Supplies, Inc.

Plaintiffs assign as error that the trial judge allowed defense counsel to cross-examine plaintiffs’ witness (the investigating State Trooper) concerning whether the marks on the highway were “just tire marks and not black skid marks.” On direct examination the witness had testified at length concerning the marks on the highway which led to defendant’s truck, and it was appropriate for the witness to be cross-examined concerning the lightness or darkness of the marks. Plaintiffs further assign as error that they were limited in their redirect examination of the investigating officer…