Davis v. Colgin

Henry Davis, Jr., seeks a new trial upon the ground that the lower court committed error in permitting counsel for Joseph F. Colgin to cross-examine the investigating officer regarding the contents of an automobile accident report filed by the officer with the Division of Motor Vehicles.

The case arose out of a collision between a motorcycle operated by Davis and a Ford automobile operated by Colgin. The primary question was which of the two drivers was on the wrong side of the road at the time. The jury found its verdict in favor of Colgin on Davis’ claim against him, and in favor of Davis on…