Wall v. Weaver

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Day.

Plaintiff in error, defendant in the trial court, seeks review of a judgment entered against him after jury verdict in the amount of $15,850.

The only question for determination is whether the cross examination of a medical expert called by the defendant was so improper and prejudicial as to constitute reversible error. It is our conclusion that it was.

Although both the issues of liability and damages were submitted to the jury, there was no serious doubt that the accident was caused by the sole negligence of the defendant, and his liability was established virtually…