Gordon v. Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad

Plaintiff sues to recover damages for loss sustained. by injury to standing timber, and the burning of logs, wood, and posts, upon 160 acres of land adjoining defendant’s railway, in Muskegon county, by a fire which occurred in the latter part of September, 1891. The suit was brought in April, 1893, and a trial in October following resulted in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff of $1,600. Defendant brings error.

The defendant relies upon the following claimed errors:

1. In regard to the elements and measure of damages.

2. In the admission of testimony as to statements alleged to have been made…