The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-28
a NOVEL WILL CASE.
Attorneys at Richmond Spend Much
Time in QuarreIing.

Attorneys at H1chmOnu spend Much
Time in QuarreIing.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Feb 27.-Probably the
most exciting scene that has yet occurred
in the Morrison will case was that of to-
day when sharp words passed between
Ferd Winter, of Indianapolis. attorney
for the plaintiff, and John F. Robbins.
of the defense. The affair had it's start
in the question asked by the latter of
DR.. Smith, medical expert as to what
he found in the hypothetical question di
rectly inconsistent with sanity. He gave
a number of reasons and ended by saying
the testator's general physical and mental
condition. At this point, Mr.. Robbins in
terrupted him and said that he had not
asked about the general condition. Mr..
Winter objected, saying that the witness
was answering properly. Mr.. Robbins
thought Mr.. Winter entirely out of order
in addressing his remarks in that manner
to the court and he stated that often
times Mr.. Winter had interposed with OBJ
jections in such manner as to enlighten
witness as to the point in question.
He thought it was high time for the court
to draw the line. Mr.. Winter arose and with
apparent anger, said:
II do not propose to stand such an in
suit. Mr.. Robbins implies that I have in an
unfair manner made objections to questions
sequent answers. 1 insist that / have had
no such intention. I have practiced law
for several years and i think / have al
ways practiced it in fair and legitimate
manner ----~-s-@s@s
Mr.. Robbins replied: LET me say right
here that I, too. have practiced law for
several years and the attorneys from In
dianapolis have no more professional cour-
do not pretend to know what is in Mr..
winters breast that causes him to make
a These ns but kno t that the
Winter, .as untrue" Mr. Robbins seemed
and he walked across the room in front
of the jury to Mr.. Winters table The
attorneys , stood within few feet Of each
a personal encounter was about to take
place Mr.. Robbins exclaimed substantially
If the gentleman gives me the lie l will
The court here ordered Mr.. Robbins to
sit down Mr. Robbins returned to his
chair and Congressman Henry U. johnson
arose and said:
Your Honor, the time has come where
be treated with equity from the court.
We have taken counsel among ourselves
and have concluded that the, court has
issue here. The gentlemen from Indian
apolis who come down on Monday and
mand reprimand at their pleasure. The
time has come when they can do it no
longer. Let me say further that if Mr..
from me some remarks which he will re-
member for all time to come
To this infiammatory speech Mr.. Winter
said Such threats have no weight in
keeping me from doing my legal duty and I
appeal to the court to uphold my OBJ
jectons'
The court nervous1y exclaimed: Gentle
men. l hope after this harangue and per-
sonal remarks; which ought ugh not to enter
selves with decorum and dignity. i have
endeavored to rule impartialy, but in the
flIt in, he >ocf fhn frna ,npt fl,-
counsel may expect will depend upon their
conduct. If one side seems to be favored
more than the other in the way of repr-
mands 1t is because this conduct so re-
quires. Now proceed with the case