Letters Sent to S.C. Lind, March 27, 1930

March 27,1930. Dr. S. C. Lind, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnd. Dear Dr. Lind: It is possible that you have noted by the papers that the trial of Trick and Mets vs U.S. R. Corp. scheduled for March 25th, in the Federal Court, has been postponed on the grounds of a mistrial - in fact we wore only in Court one half day when the mistrial was granted. The occasion being that during the lunch hour on March 25th, the principal witness in behalf of the plaintiffs engaged himself in a conversation with one of the jurors. Such conversation being overheard by the Court as well as ourselves - the nature of such conversation was such that it was believed that the witness was endeavoring to prejudice the juror, and that under no conditions should the trial progress under such circumstances. We regret this very much for we felt that we were well prepared to proceed with the trial, not only that but we had made all arrangements for our witnesses as well as experts. Tolcall this matter off at the eleventh hour is very annoying to the experts we appreciate, and it is equally annoying to ourselves, but as you may realise we have to be governed by the conditions as they arise. The case is now scheduled to come up in the Federal Court during the week of April 22nd, and we would like to inquire whether or not you would be available during that week, should we need your services? With kind regards, I am Sincerely yours, Vice President. HHBarker: RH