United States Eighth Circuit

In automobile accident trial where defendant alleged comparative negligence, testimony that plaintiff's breath smelled of alcohol after the accident is admissible despite blood tests that showed no alcohol in plaintiff's body.

Appellate Information

• Decided 08/17/2001
• Published 08/17/2001

Judges

• HANSEN, Circuit Judge., Before HANSEN and BYE, Circuit Judges, and MELLOY, District Judge.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Richard E. Holiman, argued, Little Rock, AR (Tom Stickel, on the brief), for appellant.