English v. Chicago, M. & St. P. Ry. Co.

This case was tried before Judge Nelson and a jury, and a motion is made for a new trial, and was argued before both Judge Nelson and my self. I always have a little hesitation in hear*907ing a motion for a now trial of a case which has been tried before some other judge, for the reason that I think no one but the trial judge can really fully understand the merits of the case as developed by the witnesses. He has an opportunity which no other judge can have to determine whether upon the whole case substantial justice has been done, and the mere testimony in the record, when road, does not tna ke…