Crane v. Town of Northfield
Supreme Court of Vermont
Case for injury to the plaintiff, Mrs. Crane, received through Want of repairs upon a bridge in the town of Northfield. Plea, the general issue, and trial by jury at the September Term, 1859,— Barrett, J., presiding. It appeared that the bridge in question, which was over a small water-course, had been built some six years; that it was Well planked at the time it was built, and was covered with dirt» to the depth 'of some five or six inches, and was kept so covered.
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Case for injury to the plaintiff, Mrs. Crane, received through Want of repairs upon a bridge in the town of Northfield. Plea, the general issue, and trial by jury at the September Term, 1859,— Barrett, J., presiding. It appeared that the bridge in question, which was over a small water-course, had been built some six years; that it was Well planked at the time it was built, and was covered with dirt» to the depth 'of some five or six inches, and was kept so covered. The night before the injury there had been a very heavy rain* and the water forced itself upon the bridge and washed the dirt…
1Opinion of the CourtPoland, J.
It does not appear that the witness Smith possessed any peculiar knowledge or skill which entitled the defend-' ant to call for his opinion upon the ground on which the opinions of professional men, or those skilled in any particular science or art are admitted, and the admissibility of his opinion is not claimed on that ground. But as he was present when the acci-) dent happened, and examined the bridge, it is claimed that the^ parties were entitled to give his opinion in evidence on the broad ground that any witness may give his opinion in evidence in' connection with the facts upon which…
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