Karen R. Baker, Mendoza v. WIS International, Inc… (2016)
“ Under the facts of this case, does Arkansas Code Annotated section 27-37-703, which restricts the admissibility of seatbelt-nonuse evidence in civil actions, violate the separation-of-powers doctrine found in article IV, section 2, of the Arkansas Constitution? ”
Karen R. Baker, Mendoza v. WIS International, Inc… (2016)
“ It is well settled that this court does not render advisory opinions or answer academic questions. Wilson v. Pulaski Ass'n of Classroom Teachers, 330 Ark. 298, 954 S.W.2d 221 (1997) . Thus, because Subchapter 7 is inapplicable, the majority errs in its consideration of the constitutionality of Ark. Code Ann. section 27-37-703. Therefore, under the facts in this case, I would answer the certified question in the negative and must respectfully dissent from the majority's consideration of a statutory provision that is clearly inapplicable to the facts of this case. ”
