Wadle v. Jones

SCHULTZ, Justice.

The principal question raised on this appeal from a judgment awarding damages for personal injuries is whether we should retain the pro tanto credit rule. The trial court applied this rule, allowing a dollar-for-dollar credit against plaintiff’s recovery for consideration received from other joint tortfeasors under a settlement agreement. The other issues raised concern opinion testimony by a lay witness, a proposed jury instruction, and a contribution award. We find no merit in any of the parties’ assignments of error and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

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