Baughman v. Wells

AYRES, Judge.

This is an action for damages as the result of an alleged assault and battery. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant, suddenly and without provocation, beat and kicked him, inflicting grievous physical injuries, as a result of which he suffered extreme headaches, blackouts, and dizziness, as well as mental pain and anguish. The essential allegations of plaintiff’s petition were denied by defendant who, in reconvention, affirmatively alleged that plaintiff was the aggressor and inflicted upon him personal injuries of a severe nature for which he should be compensated in damages.

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