Halstead v. Sanky

On cross-examination the plaintiff’s witness Darcy, who had been a passenger in his automobile, stated that he had given a statement to someone about the automobile *587accident and had received from that person $2,000 in settlement of his own case. On redirect plaintiff’s counsel asked him: “ Was he a representative of Mr. Sanky? ” (the defendant), and the witness answered: “He was from the insurance company.” Defendants’ attorney moved for a mistrial at once and the court reserved decision on the motion.

That was the one and only time the word “ insurance ” was mentioned by any witness and the…