121 Mich. 287 | Mich. | 1899
(after stating the facts).
“Q. State whether or not there were any threats, any force, used, or any threats or any offers of reward for making this statement.
“A. Nothing whatever.
“Q. State whether or not you said to her that she would be well paid if Mr. Baumgartner could win his case.
“A. I never said anything of the kind.
“Q. Who was with you when you wrote this?
“A. Mr. Sullivan.
“Q. Where was Mr. Baumgartner?
“A. He was downstairs.
“Q. Did you attempt in any way to frighten Miss Wincke ?
“A. Not in the least.”
We think the court went far enough to permit defendant to attack the credibility of his own witness.
The judgment is affirmed.