Montgomery v. Allen

This is an action to recover damages for the alleged negligence of the defendant in driving his carriage into and against the carriage in which plaintiff and another were riding.

Plaintiff, upon cross-examination, testified that one Dr. Dakin attended her and prescribed for her. On redirect examination she testified, without objection, that Dr. Dakin told her he was sent by Mrs. Allen, the wife of defendant, to settle with her; and that he made an offerof compromise. Dr. Dakin was called as a witness for defendant, and testified that he told plaintiff that he had advised Mrs. Allen to settle…