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Abraham Zarenchansky, et al., Appellant, v. Larry Bugh, Respondent

Decision date: Unknown

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Opinion

This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Western District Case Style: Abraham Zarenchansky, et al., Appellant, v. Larry Bugh, Respondent Case Number: 53909 Handdown Date: 03/24/1998 Appeal From: Circuit Court of Boone County, Hon. Eugene C. Hamilton Counsel for Appellant: Mark Pfeiffer Counsel for Respondent: David A. Oliver Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: Per Curiam Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Ulrich, C.J., P.J., Hanna and Ellis, JJ. Opinion: O R D E R Abraham Zarenchansky, his wife, Joyce, and their daughter, Kimberly, were involved in an automobile accident that occurred when Larry Bugh ran a red light and collided with the Zarenchansky's vehicle. After a jury trial, the jury returned verdicts in favor of the Zarenchanskys: Abraham was awarded $500.00, Joyce was awarded $1.00 and Kimberly was awarded $115.00. The Zarenchanskys appeal, claiming that the trial court erred by refusing to admit exhibits 8, 9 and 10 into evidence. These exhibits were cash receipts confirming payment of the Abraham's and Joyce's medical bills from March 1992 through January 1993. They further contend that the trial court erred in instructing the jury to disregard any testimony or evidence concerning medical expenses that they incurred while in Argentina. The Zarenchanskys claim the trial court erred in giving these withdrawal instructions because the instructions unduly prejudiced their entire case in chief. Discerning no error, the judgment of the trial court is affirmed. Rule 84.16(b).

Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.

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