Nance v. Fike

Mr. E. L. Wallace, a director of the Bank of Montgomery, offered as defendants’ witness, was permitted, over plaintiff’s objection, to testify as set out below.

On direct examination, he testified that the general reputation of each defendant, for peacefulness and quietness, was good; and that the general reputation of plaintiff, for high-temperedness, turbulence and violence, was bad.

On redirect examination, he testified, in part, as follows: “Q. Have you ever heard the Bank Directors discuss Mr. Henry Nance’s reputation for turbulence, disorder and violence? A. Yes, sir, I have. Q. What has…