West v. Martin

Abbott, J.:

This is a personal injury case. A directed verdict was entered in favor of the plaintiff on the issue of liability. The jury determined plaintiffs damages to be $5,978.90. Plaintiff appeals, raising four issues. We reverse.

The plaintiff complains that the trial court limited opening statements to ten minutes and disallowed the use of demonstrative evidence in presenting the opening statement.

The time limitation placed on opening statements is subject to the control of the trial court in the exercise of its discretion. 75 Am. Jur. 2d, Trial § 204. The lengthiness or brevity of…