Murray v. Just in Case Business Lighthouse, Ltd. Liability Co.
Colorado Supreme Court
374 P.3d 443 (2016)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Patrick Murray and Just in Case Business Lighthouse, LLC (JIC) were involved in litigation. At trial, JIC sought to introduce two summaries of evidence. Exhibit 1 was a chronological timeline of facts. Exhibit 1.1 was a chart with two headings, “Things Mahoney Knew” and “Things Mahoney Did NOT Know.” The trial court found that the record in the case was voluminous and complex, with the trial supposed to last two weeks and the parties planning to introduce over 200 exhibits. The trial court admitted Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 1.1 under Colorado Rule of Evidence 1006. Notably, Mahoney himself testified at trial about what he knew and did not know. Mahoney’s knowledge was an important issue in the case. Murray appealed, arguing that the summary exhibits contained arguments that were not proper for summaries under Colorado Rule of Evidence 1006.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Boatright, J.)
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