Witness—Possession nine points of the law. (Laughter.)
Counsal—I "suppose you were going to split the sum you claim for services. You are going to' have $100 each.
Witness—That is wrong. Wo have not discussed it together. Besides, we haven't got it yet.
The Rogistrar—There will not be another action when you do get something Counsel (to witness)—Do you think it right or reasonable that you should be paid for services which were gratuitous and unasked for? ace Witness—I think it was a very reasonable thing to do. Without our services they would not have recovered one dollax's worth.
In reply to further questioning witness: remarked that he got Mr. Cranston immediately to go with) him to the station concerning the suggestion that they (plaintiffs) were, stealing. Witness threatened legal proscedings over the matter.
Counsel—Yeu are very fond of law? é 2 Witness—Me, I am not a litigant.
Counsel—Well, what are you keeping the Court all this time for?
Mr. Wing—Then why ndt pay up?
Mr. Hansen, in evidence, said he remained on the job the whole time. The flood tide was very strong; while the waves were continually washing over the Bund. He strenuously denied that they broke up_the raft to take the logs away.
Cross-examined, witness stated that it was quite true that he had approached Mr. Seitz about the claim. They talked together in a friendly manner. Mr. Seitz promised to approach the directors of the company. A day or two passed.and witness spoke to Mr. Seitz on the telephone. Eventually he asked for a specific claim.
Covnsel—Do you know that Mr. Seitz resented and still does resent the principle involved, but did recommend to Mr. Arnhold that- you Reproduced with
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