Thompson v. Moiles

Marston, C. J".

This was an action of trespass qu. cl. It appears tliat Thompson in the winter of 1879 cut a number of pine trees standing upon a certain piece of laud owned by the plaintiff, and it was admitted that the defendant acted in good faith in cutting and removing the timber.

Henry Moiles, the husband of plaintiff, was examined as a witness in her behalf. On the direct examination he gave no evidence as to the value of the timber cut or injury to the land, because he did not know the quantity or value of the timber cut and removed. On cross-examination defendant’s counsel sought to…