Gallo v. Arnold

OPINION

WEISBERGER, Justice.

This is an action for assault and battery wherein the plaintiff, Thomas J. Gallo (Gallo), sought to recover for personal injuries and consequential damages arising out of an alleged beating by the defendant, William J. Arnold (Arnold), following a collision between their respective automobiles on July 4, 1977. Arnold filed a counterclaim alleging that Gallo had committed assault and battery upon him. Following a jury trial,1 a verdict was returned in favor of Arnold in respect both to Gallo’s complaint and his own counterclaim. The jury found nominal damages of one…