Alberts v. Husenetter

Eppekson, C.

This action was brought to recover damages for the negligent burning of. plaintiff’s cottonwood and mulberry trees. Plaintiff recovered judgment in the court below, and defendant appeals.

The most important question argued pertains to the admission of evidence as to damages sustained. Plaintiff as a witness in his own behalf was asked: “Now what effect does it (the grove) have upon the value of the land for the purposes for which you were using or preparing it, as a ranch?” Another witness was asked: “Now, can you fix the value of those trees in the grove there, standing there as…