Thaxton v. Reed

339 S.W.2d 241 (1960)

Dr G. B. THAXTON et al., Appellants,

v.

Maxine REED, Appellee.

No. 15659.

Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Dallas.

June 17, 1960.

Rehearing Denied September 30, 1960.

Glenn Polk, Dallas, for appellants.

Woodgate & Richards, and John H. McElhaney, Dallas, for appellee.

YOUNG, Justice.

This action was brought by appellee, plaintiff below, for personal injuries arising from an alleged battery committed jointly by appellants Thaxton and Breaux. The battery allegedly took the form of an illegal abortion performed by force and against her will. In response to special issues, the jury…