Ray v. Knowles

This action was brought against defendants to recover damages for alleged assault and battery. The jury found a verdict of $1,500 against one defendant and, when asked by the court, “Against Frank Knowles? Just the one verdict?” answered: “That is all.” Thereupon the court entered judgment on the verdict against defendant Frank Knowles and, on motion of plaintiff’s attor ney, dismissed the suit, with costs, as to defendant Walter Knowles.

Defendants were conservation officers and discovered plaintiff illegally spearing fish in a river. Plaintiff sought to escape and was pursued and overtaken…