State v. Eppers

The first objection disclosed by the bill of exceptions relates to the following testimony given by the owner of the cow:

“Q. What was done with the cow? A. Well, the cow was left on the ranch.

“Q. State whether or not you got any settlement for her. A. I did.

“Mr. Kliks: Just a minute. That is irrelevant and immaterial.

“The Court: Objection will be overruled.

“A. I got a settlement for her.

“Q. From whom? A. From Mr. Brown.”

This was a collateral inquiry and had no place here, and the ruling was error. However, the matter of the settlement between Brown, the purchaser of the alleged stolen cow,…