Blair v. City of Groton

Citations

• 13 S.D. 211
• 83 N.W. 48
• 1900 S.D. LEXIS 128

Syllabus

<p>1. Whether proof of the correctness of a map purporting to represent: a topographical sketch of lands in controversy is sufficient to authorize its admission in evidence is a question of fact for the trial judge, and, in the absence of any injury resulting from its admission, his decision will not be reviewed.</p> <p>2. The giving of contradictory instructions is harmless, where it is clear that the jury has not been mislead, and it appears that the incorrect instruction is most favorable to appellant.</p> <p>3. An instruction given in substance in the general pharge js prppeply refused,</p>