During a trial for damages and statutory accident benefits arising from a motor vehicle accident, the self-represented plaintiff sought to introduce a medical report for the truth of its contents without calling the authoring doctor to testify.
The defendants objected on the basis of hearsay and failure to comply with the Evidence Act and Rules of Civil Procedure.
The court ruled the report inadmissible, holding that without the opportunity for cross-examination, the hearsay content could not be admitted.
The court also provided guidance on best practices for self-represented litigants regarding expert evidence.
