Pixley v. Catey

Wiecking, J. —

This was an action in damages by appellee for personal injuries alleged to have been received as the consequence of an assault and battery by appellant. The complaint was in two paragraphs. To this the appellant filed an answer in two paragraphs; the first in general denial and the second paragraph a plea of self defense. To the second paragraph of answer the appellee filed a reply in general denial, closing the issues. The cause was submitted to a jury for trial, resulting in a verdict for the appellee in the sum of $1,500.00. The appellant seasonably filed his motion for new…