|
These speak to the judge’s discretion in deciding Discovery
matters. Plaintiffs first argue that the trial court abused its
discretion by striking their expert witnesses and refusing to allow them to add
experts to their witness list. We disagree. A.
Standard of Review We
review a trial court's decision to strike a witness as a discovery sanction for an abuse of discretion. Local Area Watch v Grand Rapids, 262 Mich App 136, 147; 683 NW2d 745 (2004). Likewise, "[t]he
decision whether to allow a party to add
an expert witness is within the discretion of the trial court." Tisbury v Armstrong, 194 Mich App 19, 20; 486 NW2d 51 (1991). An abuse of discretion
occurs when a trial court's decision falls outside the range of reasonable and
principled outcomes. Maldonado v Ford Motor Co, 476 Mich 372, 388; 719 NW2d 809 (2006). Haytham Faraj, Esq. PUCKETT & FARAJ, PC WASHINGTON DC׀ SAN DIEGO ׀ DEARBORN 888.970.0005 Toll Free 202.280.1039 Fax The information
contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the
use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended
recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution,
copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you
received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C.
at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are
required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or
distribution. |