Schneider v. Great Northern Railway Co.

Citations

• 47 Wash. 45
• 91 P. 565
• 1907 Wash. LEXIS 707

Syllabus

<p>Trial—Comment of Judge—Reception of Evidence—Witnesses— Credibility. It is unlawful comment for tlie trial judge, in overruling an objection to evidence, to remark tbat be did not consider it very material or entitled to much weight; and the same is prejudicial error where the same related to the intoxication of the plaintiff and affected the credibility of his evidence at the time in question, as to which there was a sharp conflict in the evidence.</p> <p>Carriers—Wrongful Ejection — Damages —■ Witnesses — Cross-Examination. In an action for severe personal injuries sustained in the ejection of a passenger, where plaintiff testified that on the same afternoon he took railroad trips to another town, before consulting a physician, cross-examination as to the purpose of his trips is proper, as it bears upon the severity of the injuries.</p>