Hall v. Haldane

The issue before the court in this case is whether or not the trial court erred in permitting the attorney for the plaintiff to use for impeachment purposes a written statement made by the defendant Hall to an investigating officer from the Florida Highway Patrol shortly after the highway accident which gave rise to this litigation.

The plaintiff in this case, Thomas Haldane, filed a complaint in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, alleging injuries by reason of the negligent driving of defendants Hall and Martin of two separate vehicles. The evidence indicates that Hall and…