Sims v. Givan

This was an action on the case by Givan against Sims and others. The cause of action declared on is, that Givan was the owner of a boat and a cargo of salt; that in an attempt to ascend White River, between Spencer and Indianapolis, this property was lost; and that the loss was occasioned by a dam obstructing the navigation of the river, which the defendants had wrongfully erected. To this action, the defendants pleaded not guilty. On the trial of the cause, the defendants objected to one of the plaintiff’s witnesses, by the name of Jones, as being interested; and undertook to prove his…