The Art of Cross-Examination / With the Cross-Examinations of Important Witnesses in Some Celebrated Cases

by Francis L. Wellman

[1] In the Borough of Manhattan at the present time thirty-three per cent of the cases tried are appealed, and forty-two per cent of the cases appealed are reversed and sent back for re-trial as shown by the court statistics.

[2] "Life Sketches of Eminent Lawyers," G. J. Clark, Esq.

[3] "Memories of Rufus Choate," Neilson.

[4] "Memories of Rufus Choate," Neilson.

[5] "Life of Lord Russell," O'Brien.

[6] "Reminiscences of Rufus Choate," Parker.

[7] This occurrence was at the time when the actress Anna Held was singing her popular stage song, "Won't you come and play with me."

[8] "Curiosities of Law and Lawyers."

[9] "Hints on Advocacy," Harris.

[10] As a matter of fact, father and daughter wrote very much alike, and with surprising similarity to Mr. Ellison. It was this circumstance that led to the use of the three letters in the cross-examination.