Carolina Power & Light Co. v. Merritt

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Respondents first contend that the court erred in allowing their witness Satterfield to be questioned in an argumentative and specula tive manner during cross-examination, based on the following colloquy:

MR. McDANIEL: Mr. Satterfield, let me clarify this and make sure - asking you to make an assumption - just assume there will be access at some point to this reservoir to be constructed, do you think it would have any effect on the adjoining property to the reservoir as far as market value.

MR. BRYANT: Objection, your Honor.

COURT: Overruled. If he knows and has an…