Schwartz v. Woodmen Accident Co.

On the 15th day of June, 1927, Dr. Dana was called to treat an injury on the forearm of Henry Schwartz, and he was permitted to testify that Schwartz told him that while cranking a car the crank struck him on the left forearm. Dr. Gavin, who was later called in consultation, was also permitted to testify that Schwartz made a similar statement to him. It is contended that this testimony was inadmissible for the purpose of proving that Schwartz received an injury through accidental means. In Maine v. Maryland Cas. Co. 172 Wis. 350, 357, 178 N. W. 749, it was said: “Recitals of past events made…