Riddle v. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

The facts shown in the record in this case and applicable law are probably sufficient to justify a recovery by the plaintiff; were it not for erroneous rulings during the course of the trial.

Specifically, my disagreement with the opinion of the court rests on two propositions: (1) The admission of testimony relative to the difference in market value of plaintiff’s real estate before and after it was flooded. (2) The refusal to give Instruction Number 8 tendered by defendant.

Before discussing the two specific propositions above stated, I advert to the testimony introduced by plaintiff relative…