Opinion ID: 2074116
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 12

Heading: john kalar.

Text: Kalar is referred to as an investigator. His name is connected with some of the cases referred to above, particularly with the Butherus and Heller cases. In connection with the Heller case, it will be recalled that respondent testified that Pete Grandmougin called him at Minneapolis from Clatonia, Nebraska, and told him that there was a man by the name of Heller who had been injured while working for the Rock Island Railroad; and he said that he wanted to see me [respondent]. Respondent claims that he asked Grandmougin if he had known Heller for some time, and the latter explained that there was a barber by the name of Thompson who visited frequently with a family in Lincoln (his daughter), who lived next door to Grandmougin, and that Heller had asked to see Grandmougin. Respondent claimed that Grandmougin saw Heller, who asked him to get in touch with respondent; that respondent told Grandmougin that he was busy and told him that he would send someone down. Respondent claims that he sent Kalar down to Clatonia to see Heller in response to Grandmougin's call. When questioned about Kalar as to whether the latter was familiar with investigation work in connection with liability cases, respondent replied: A. Yes; yes, I think Mr. Kalar is one of the best railroad investigators in the country. Q. Do you know of your own knowledge whether he has worked for a number of lawyers? A. Oh, many lawyers; for many years; not only in Minneapolis, but he has worked for other lawyers in other parts of the state and in other states.