Louisville N. R. Co. v. Martin

On Rehearing.

GARDNER, Chief Justice.

At the very outset of the direct examination of the expert witness Couch, plaintiff had him to say: “I am a locomotive engineer. I have had experience as a locomotive engineer. I am a member of the Brotherhood of Engineers of the State of Alabama.”

We think it clear enough it may be reasonably inferred from this proof that the witness had continuously remained in good standing in railroad circles. To the average layman the language used would, in our opinion, carry such an implication. Perhaps, strictly speaking, as argued by plaintiff, such might not be the…