Legal Opinion
Thompson v. Church
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided August 15, 1791PublishedCited by 5 opinions
PROsecution qui twin for a private assault, brought upon the statute. Issue to the jury.
1Opinion of the Court
The plaintiff offered evidence to prove that said Church’s general character was that of a malicious quarrelsome man; which was objected to, and by the court not admitted. The general character is not in issue; the business of the court is to try the case and not the man; and a very bad man may have a very righteous cause.
2Cited by5 opinions
- Patricia R. v. SullivanAlaska Supreme Court · 1981
- Fahey v. CrottyMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Geary v. StevensonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1897
- Bosworth v. BosworthSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1944
- Southern N. Eng. T. v. Hartford F. Ins., No. Cv -92-0453090s (Jun. 17, 1994)Connecticut Superior Court · 1994