Orasz v. Colonial Tavern, Inc.

Action of tort to recover for an alleged assault and battery on the plaintiff by a bartender employed by the defendant corporation.

There was evidence tending to show that on September 25, 1969 at about 8:30 P.M. the plaintiff, Michael. Orasz, entered the tavern operated by the defendant, approached the bar and asked the bartender, one Anthony Thomas, for a “Pabst Beer”. The bartender served the patron with a “Schlitz” beer. The patron in a normal tone said “Perhaps you didn’t hear me well. I ordered a Pabst Beer” whereupon the bartender served him a “Pabst beer,” which he consumed without…