The appellant appealed a trial judgment in a motor vehicle accident case, alleging various trial errors constituted a miscarriage of justice, including leading questions by plaintiff's counsel, mention of independent medical examinations, discussion between counsel and plaintiff after cross-examination, mention of insurance, admission of opinion evidence from a body shop manager regarding vehicle speed, and the trial judge's charge excluding a zero award of general damages.
The appellant also sought leave to appeal the costs award, alleging the trial judge failed to give sufficient weight to proportionality.
The Court of Appeal dismissed both the appeal and the leave to appeal on costs, finding no error in the trial judge's handling of the trial events or costs decision.
