Roy v. Dackman

Jakeem Roy v. Sandra B. Dackman, et al, No. 6, September Term, 2015. Opinion by Harrell, J. Appeal and Error – Extent of Review Dependent on Nature of Decision Appealed From The typical standard for appellate review of a grant of summary judgment is whether the circuit court was legally correct, with the circuit court’s ruling being granted no deference. Appeal and Error – Extent of Review – Dual Nature of Proceedings When the circuit court’s ruling excludes a proffered expert witness for the Plaintiff and that ruling results in the grant of summary judgment for the Defendant, our appellate…