Wojciuk v. United States Rubber Co.

Two issues are presented on this appeal: (1) Did the trial court abuse its discretion in not allowing the plaintiffs’ witness, Dr. Alfred Schmidt, to testify as an expert? (2) Did the trial court err in directing verdict in favor of the respective defendants?

1. Did the trial court abuse its discretion in not allowing the plaintiffs’ witness, Dr. Alfred Schmidt, to testify as an expert?

“The question of whether a witness possesses sufficient knowledge to qualify as an expert is generally one for the trial court, and unless it appears that in its determination the court is guilty of an abuse of…