Fisher v. Bridges

The plaintiff in error brought an action of trespass for an assault and battery against the defendant in er*519ror. Plea, son assault demesne. Replication de injuria, &c. Verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff moved for a new trial, which the Court refused to grant, except upon the payment of costs. The plaintiff refused to accept the new trial on the terms proposed; and judgment was rendered against him on the verdict.

J. Morrison and W. Quarles, for the plaintiff. C. Fletcher and O. Butler, for the defendant.

On the trial, the plaintiff asked the Court to instruct the jury, that if the assault…