Union Indemnity Co. v. Perry

The first witness for plaintiff was asked the following question on cross-examination by the defendant: “And that is all that he (Perry) ever contracted to pay, and that is what he told you, wasn’t it?” The witness would have answered “Yes,” but upon objection of plaintiff the question and answer were excluded, and the defendant excepted. This exception is not sustained for the reason that the contract was in writing and the amount to be paid was specified in the instrument. Neither was the evidence competent at the time it was offered to corroborate the defendant Perry for the reason that…