Archer v. Burton

91 Mich. App. 57 (1979)

282 N.W.2d 833

ARCHER

v.

BURTON

Docket No. 77-3085.

Michigan Court of Appeals.

Decided June 20, 1979.

Eugene S. Hoiby, for plaintiff.

Hibbs, Lewis & Golden, P.C., for defendant Burton.

Before: BEASLEY, P.J., and BRONSON and N.J. KAUFMAN, JJ.

Plaintiff sued defendant Hirkey for assault and battery and defendant bar owner for violation of the dramshop act. MCL 436.22; MSA 18.993. The jury returned a verdict of no cause of action against both defendants. The trial court entered a judgment for defendants pursuant to the verdict and plaintiff appeals by right.

Defendant bar owner…