Ponder v. Waters

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellee Hazel Waters brought this sut alleging that she was physically assaulted by Leonard Ponder, manager of the department store of West & Company at Crossett, at which she was an employee. This appeal was taken from an $18,000 judgment in her favor resulting from a jury trial. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Dr. R. L. Sabb of Crossett had been Mrs. Waters ’ physician for a number of years. He treated her for injuries she alleged were inflicted by appellant Ponder. He expressed his opinion as to the cause of the condition he diagnosed and treated. On…