Court Opinion

ID: 9660015
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-23 22:01:13.536569+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:14:13.950311
License: Public Domain

MASSEY, Chief Justice
(dissenting).
I find myself in disagreement with the majority on the matter of admissibility of the x-ray photographs. In large degree the proof upon the matter of extent of injuries and disability hinged upon interpretation and analysis of what was shown in the x-rays by the appellee’s physician, so it is believed that a reversal of the case would be required if these x-rays were improperly admitted.
In my opinion no proper predicate for admissibility of x-ray pictures is laid where they are not proven up by one or the other of two elements. These elements are: testimony that the pictures were made and developed under circumstances which reasonably assure their accuracy, or, testimony that objects or substances portrayed by the pictures are accurately represented therein. Actually, proof of the first of the elements proves the second by implication. In the instant case there was no testimony that the process of the act of photography was in accordance with any recognized practice or standard and there was no testimony that the photographs correctly or truly portrayed any part of the appellee’s anatomy.
I would remand the cause for another trial.