Bell v. Stafford Ex Rel. Stafford

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Appellees, Demetria and Cheri Stafford, filed a tort suit against appellant, Gary Ray Bell, to recover damages for injuries suffered when their automobile was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by appellant on June 21, 1981. A jury awarded Demetria Stafford $40,000 and Cheri Stafford $15,000. The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in admitting some of the medical bills into evidence. We find error and reverse in part. Jurisdiction is in this court under Rule 29(1 )(o).

Demetria and Cheri were initially seen by a family physician, Joe Daugherty,…