As a result of the ensuing investigation D was charged. At trial V would testify to his observations. The prosecutor would call Mercedes Dealer to testify that the day after the hit and run D brought his Mercedes in to have the fender and headlight replaced. D objects that proof of subsequent repairs is inadmissible to show negligence or other culpable conduct. Products liability action against the manufacturer of a chain saw.
Manufacturer denies that the saw is unreasonably dangerous.
P would introduce evidence of ten chain saw injuries involving this model, all of which allegedly could have been avoided by the use of a kill switch. W was married to H. D and H were co-workers. The defense is alibi. H and D both testify that they were working together late at the office at the time of W's death. The state would call X, a motel clerk, to testify that on a number of occasions prior to the killing D and H shared a hotel room.