Boyle v. Christensen

Chief Justice DURHAM,

opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

T1 Mr. Boyle was hit by a truck and injured while walking in a crosswalk. Mr. Christensen, the driver, admitted Hability, but the case went to trial on damages. Not satisfied with the jury award, Mr. Boyle appealed, and the court of appeals affirmed the district court decision in all respects. Mr. Boyle sought certiorari review regarding three issues. He argues that (1) the district court provided inadequate voir dire questioning, (2) opposing counsel's improper reference to the "MeDonald's coffee case" 1 in closing argument warrants…