Johnson v. O'farrell
South Dakota Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
*309ZINTER, Justice.
[¶ 1.] Rusty Johnson brought this action for negligence and assault against Kela O’Farrell, the owner of a bar, and her husband, Cory O’Farrell, an employee (defendants). Johnson alleged that he suffered personal injuries when Cory threw him against a wall in the bar. At trial, Johnson introduced a police report that included a deputy sheriffs interview of the defendants on the night of the incident. The report was admitted over defendants’ foundation and hearsay objections. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Johnson. Defendants appeal arguing that the report was…
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