Legal Opinion

Campbell v. Menze Construction Co.

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided December 31, 1968No. Docket 4,387PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtPhilip C. Elliott, J.

We will consider each of four alleged errors in turn.

The Damages Chart

Plaintiff prepared a chart listing, in enlarged print, bis auto repair costs, medical expenses, wages lost as a prison dentist and from a part-time dental practice and tbe projected future losses of sucb income to age 65. Tbe list totaled $182,051.45 and did not include pain and suffering. Plaintiff’s counsel asked to be allowed tó use the chart during his opening statement over objection that “this would unduly emphasize these damages” and “it is an attempt to introduce to the jury an exhibit before the exhibit is…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Stevens v. Edward C. Levy Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1965
  2. Yates v. WenkMichigan Supreme Court · 1961
  3. Washburn v. LucasMichigan Supreme Court · 1964
  4. Patzer v. Bowerman-Halifax Funeral HomeMichigan Supreme Court · 1963
  5. Battishill v. HumphreysMichigan Supreme Court · 1887

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Cryderman v. Soo Line Railroad Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1977
  2. Curtis v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1987
  3. Friedman v. Farmington Township School DistrictMichigan Court of Appeals · 1972
  4. In Re Blackwell EstateMichigan Court of Appeals · 1973
  5. Bates v. City of DetroitMichigan Court of Appeals · 1976

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