Watson v. Frierson

Steele Hays, Justice.

Appellant initiated this litigation following an automobile collision with appellee at a Helena intersection. Both parties sued for property damage and personal injuries. The proof was offsetting — appellant had the protection of a stop sign, but admittedly was drinking. The jury determined that the fault was equal and declined to award damages to either.

On appeal, appellant charges that it was error to admit the results of an intoximeter test in a civil case and that no proper foundation was laid. We find no error by the trial court.

The evidence complained of is the…