Schaffield v. Abboud

Opinion

TODD, Acting P. J.

Plaintiff Sharon A. Schaffield appeals from a verdict in favor of defendant Pierre G. Abboud, doing business as AM/PM Mini Market, on Schaffield’s action against Abboud for negligently selling an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated minor. Schaffield contends the court erred in (1) improperly instructing the jury on the definition of obvious intoxication, (2) granting Abboud’s motion in limine to exclude Schaffield’s proffered evidence of Abboud’s habit and custom to serve alcohol to minors without checking for identification, and (3) using the term…