Jordan v. Berkey

—William R. Jordan brought this action against Maynard H. Berkey for damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Following a trial to the court with a jury, a judgment of $2,500 was entered in favor of Jordan who appeals.

Prior to the trial, Jordan moved for an order in limine excluding among other things "[t]he mention of alcohol or any activity related to the use of alcohol or an alcoholic beverage by the Plaintiff."

The court's attention on the suppression of Jordan's use of alcohol was first called to the issue of liability. Because liability was admitted, the court decided…