Knowles v. Dayries Rice Co.

Upon an examination of the record in this case we were first inclined to affirm the judgment refusing a new trial, but upon more mature reflection we are satisfied that the argument of the distinguished counsel for the plaintiff in the court below must necessarily have prejudiced the rights of the defendant, and probably deprived him of his right of an absolutely fair and impartial trial, had, as all trials should be had, upon the law and the evidence, and nothing else. The right to an absolutely fair and impartial trial is guaranteed every party in every cause, and' the highest duty of a…