G.C. S.F. Ry. Co. v. Patterson

At a former day of this term the judgment in this case was affirmed without written opinion. It is earnestly urged by appellant's counsel, in his motion for a rehearing, that this court erred in not reversing the judgment, because of the admission in evidence of the testimony offered by the plaintiff to prove the decline in the market value of sheep in Kansas City between the 4th and 6th days of May, 1889.

The objections are that the testimony is hearsay, and that the witnesses had not qualified themselves to give opinions as to market value.

Appellant's bill of exceptions number 1 shows that…