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Evidence—Effect Of Tortfeasor's Death Upon Admissibility Of Blood Test In Civil Action, Anon
Evidence—Effect Of Tortfeasor's Death Upon Admissibility Of Blood Test In Civil Action, Anon
Washington Law Review
The question whether analyses of blood samples taken from a deceased person may be admitted into evidence in a civil suit is one of first impression in Washington. Plaintiff, a truck-owner, sued decedent's executor for damages to his truck sustained in a collision with decedent's automobile, alleging that decedent was negligent in driving under the influence of intoxicants. A blood sample was taken by a coroner, in accordance with Washington Revised Code section 68.08.106, approximately one hour after death. Analysis of decedent's blood sample was admitted into evidence over defendant's objection, as proof of decedent's intoxication. On appeal from a …