Rhinelander v. Rhinelander

In affirming the judgment in this case, we think our views should be stated with reference to the alleged error in the charge of the trial court concerning the failure of the defendant to take the stand and deny certain statements which plaintiff testified the defendant had made to him to the effect that she was not of colored blood.

Appellant’s contention upon this point is that, as the defendant was in court throughout the trial, and capable of testifying and did not testify, the evidence of the plaintiff as to personal transactions with her and statements made by her should have been taken…