Wilson v. Marino

This is an appeal on questions of law from a judgment in the Common Pleas Court of Mahoning County resulting from a jury trial.

It is a civil action for compensatory and punitive damages arising out of a tort.

The appellee claims damages by virtue of an assault and battery committed by the appellant.

The matter was submitted to a jury which returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $4,500.00. The jury had written on the verdict form the following words:—

“Due the plaintiff from the defendant the sum of $4,500 for injuries, costs and punitive damages.”

When the verdict was handed to the…