Lydia Johnson v. J.g…

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court held that the Superior Court abused its discretion by excluding Officer Witte’s rebuttal testimony concerning the bar’s duty to keep its entrance clear, vacated the judgment, and remanded for a new trial. The Court also found the error was not harmless because the excluded testimony could have substantially influenced the verdict. Justice Bolger dissented, arguing the issue was not preserved for appeal. The opinion notes that the cross‑examination issue was not addressed.