Prince v. Green

As to whether or not the defendant removed the trees in question from the plaintiff’s land was a controverted issue. Dr. Robinson, after testifying that defendant first denied removing the trees, but subsequently admitted that he “snaked the timber off,” was then asked by plaintiff, over timely objection and exception of the defendant, “Did Mr. Prince several times try to get you to take the cedar at the foot of the mountain in pay?” This question did not seek the admission of an independent fact establishing the validity of the plaintiff’s claim, but called for an offer of compromise or…