Kyowski v. Burns

Plaintiff filed an action to recover damages for alleged injuries sustained after being struck by defendant’s automobile. Following a jury trial in which plaintiff was found guilty of contributory negligence, a verdict was entered in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The issues presented for review are (1) whether defense counsel committed prejudicial error in questioning Officer Shimkus regarding his police report of the accident; (2) whether defense counsel committed prejudicial error by allegedly attempting to impeach plaintiff’s testimony and then failing to offer proof of the alleged…