Luedtke v. Shedivy

The following issues are presented on this appeal: (1) Were the results of the blood test properly admitted; (2) was the emergency instruction proper; (3) was the stopping, parking- and leaving- a vehicle on a highway instruction proper; and (4) was the award of damages so grossly inadequate as to be the result of passion, prejudice and perversity?

Admissibility of blood test.

The appellant argues that results of a test showing the alcohol content of the deceased’s blood should not have been admitted into evidence at the trial. She contends that such admission is barred by sec. 979.20, Stats.

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