Sorensen v. Maski

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Appellant sustained injuries in an automobile/motorcycle collision. The trial court jury found that appellant sustained $50,000 in damages, but found he was 72% at fault. Appellant contends the trial court erred in evidentiary rulings. We affirm.

FACTS

On June 9, 1980, at approximately 5:30 p.m., appellant Ernest Sorensen was traveling home from work on his motorcycle, proceeding westerly on Highway 12. The speed limit on that section of the road was 35 miles per hour. Appellant hit respondent’s ear as respondent was crossing Highway 12 at Budd Avenue, and appellant…