Elledge v. Brand

UDALL, Justice:

This is an action brought by Patricia Brand, against Kaye Elledge, for damages arising out of an alleged assault and battery. The plaintiff recovered a judgment of five hundred dollars compensatory damages and one thousand dollars punitive damages. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or in the alternative for a new trial, was denied. Notice of appeal and cost bond on appeal were filed; this court taking jurisdiction pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-2101.

The facts involved here are as follows: The plaintiff went to a tavern called the Happy Landings at 11:00 p.…