HALLMARK v. ELDRIDGE

No. 46722.

189 P.3d 646 (2008)

Debra HALLMARK, as Personal Representative for Carrie Hallmark, Deceased, Appellant, v. Adam ELDRIDGE, an Individual; Tradewinds Construction, Inc., a Nevada Corporation; and Tradewinds Building and Development, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Nevada.

July 24, 2008.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Shreve & Associates and Don F. Shreve, Jr., Las Vegas; Caruso Law Offices and Stephen M. Caruso, Las Vegas, for Appellant.

Bennion Clayson & Marias and S. Don Bennion, Jr., and Janet C. Pancoast, Las Vegas, for Respondents.

Before the Court En Banc.


OPINION

By the Court, MAUPIN, J.

In this appeal, we consider the extent to which biomechanical engineers may testify concerning damage claims in personal injury matters2 and clarify the standards for appellate review concerning the adequacy of damage awards based upon the erroneous admission of evidence.

We conclude that (1) the district court below abused its discretion...

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