Hubeny v. Chairse

After finding that defendant Janet Chairse (Janet) negligently drove an automobile into plaintiffs’ vehicle, the trial court awarded plaintiff Robert Hubeny (Robert) a judgment in the amount of $9,714 and awarded plaintiff Melena Hubeny (Melena) a judgment in the amount of $21,219. Janet appeals, arguing that (1) the trial court’s findings were based on an improper request for admissions; (2) plaintiffs waived the right to invoke Janet’s admissions in court; and (3) the trial court improperly barred Janet from submitting evidence of a prior injury suffered by Melena that could have reduced…