Aliff v. Cody

RONALD R. HOLLIGER, Judge.

Catherine C. Aliff and her husband, James B. Aliff, appeal from a judgment entered upon a jury verdict in favor of David L. Cody on their claim for damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The Aliffs raise two points on appeal. They first contend that the trial court erred in denying them the opportunity to impeach one of Mrs. Aliffs treating doctors called by Mr. Cody by use of a claimed prior inconsistent statement. Secondly, they contend that the trial court committed plain error by allowing improper impeachment of Mrs. Aliff by a claimed prior…