Tarbell-Watters Co. v. Lewis

This is an action in contract to recover for a balance on account annexed. The answer is a general denial.

The court found for the plaintiff.

On direct examination, the witness, Lewis, for the defendant, was asked the question, “What work did the plaintiff have to do with the rebuilding of the engine?”

This question was excluded and the defendant saved his rights by requesting that the ruling be reported. Further questioning to attempt to show improper repairs by the plaintiff was excluded by the trial judge under a general denial. The questions themselves were not reported.

The only question…