State v. Kimbauer

WILSON, Justice.

Condemnors ask us to reverse the judgment in a jury condemnation case because of the cross-examination of condemnors’ witness by condemnee. The witness had expressed an opinion on direct examination that the value of the property taken was $9,500. This cross-examination ensued :

“Q. Mr. Lewis, about a year ago your opinion was stated to be different from that; you stated it to be your opinion right here in this court house it was worth $10,500 in the presence of two other witnesses?

“A. I would not say that I said it was worth $10,500.

“Q. You would not say that?

*202“A. No, I…