And it awarded more than the amount billed-indicating at least some of the verdict represented future medical bills. Presence of Owners in the Bar. Wieber contends the court erred by allowing Ms. Hayes to show that two of the Park Inn's owners were present in the bar at the time of Ms. Hayes' fall. Again, trial courts exercise broad discretion when deciding evidentiary matters, and will not be overturned unless there was a manifest abuse of that discretion. And a trial court abuses its discretion when it bases its decision on untenable grounds or untenable reasons.
All relevant evidence is admissible.
Evidence tending to establish a party's theory, or to qualify or disprove the testimony of an adversary, is relevant evidence. Lamborn v. Phillips Pac. Wieber argues the presence of the two owners was irrelevant. It claims testimony of their presence only inflamed the jurors' emotions and embarrassed the owners. The trial court allowed Ms. Hayes to say who was in the bar.