Calhoun County Bank v. Ellison

As an abstract statement of law, I agree with point 6 of the syllabus herein. However, I can not agree with the reasoning in the opinion of the Court that the law stated in point 6 of the syllabus is applicable to the facts presented by the record in this case. In other words, I think that Edna Lockard was qualified to testify as to her transactions with William M. Ellison. In that respect this opinion is written.

At common law a person interested in the outcome of an action, suit or proceeding was under a disability to testify as a witness therein. But such disability, with certain…