Hackett v. Scott

Citations

• 59 Wash. 390
• 109 P. 1030
• 1910 Wash. LEXIS 1209

Syllabus

<p>Witnesses — Impeaching Own Witness — ’Discretion op Court. Where a witness was proceeding under a misunderstanding, or'counsel had been misled or deceived as to what the witness would testify to, it is proper to allow counsel to ask whether the witness had not made contradictory statements at other times or places, thereby leading or tending to impeach the witness; and in no case should it be held prejudicial unless the court clearly abused its discretion.</p> <p>Appeal — Review—Harmless Error — Evidence. Error in the admission or rejection of evidence in a case tried to the court is harmless where it can be disregarded without affecting the result.</p> <p>Appeal — Review—Findings. Findings upon flatly conflicting evidence, depending on the credibility of witnesses produced before the trial judge, should be sustained on appeal.</p>