Bliss v. Treece

HOLOHAN, Chief Justice.

Appellant Drake Bliss (Plaintiff) appeals from a judgment on a jury verdict in favor of Appellee Eric Treece (Defendant) in a tort action arising from an automobile accident in which Plaintiff sustained personal injuries and damage to his automobile. We have jurisdiction pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-2101(B) and Rule 19(e), Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, 17A A.R.S.

Plaintiff challenges the trial judge’s evidentiary ruling on the investigating police officer’s opinion testimony as well as the court’s decisions regarding certain requested jury instructions.

The essential…