Northern Pac. R. Co. v. Charless

51 Fed. 562 (9th Cir. 1892)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Charless (P) sued Northern Pac.R.Co. (D) for personal injuries while in the employ of D. During trial P was allowed to give a narrative statement about the accident. D objected to this testimony. The testimony contained matters immaterial to the issues and hearsay. P could not object too much of the testimony as given. The court reasoned that it would furnish the jury with a more connected statement of the matter before them. P got a verdict for $18,250 and costs. D appealed.