Schwab v. Nordstrom

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This is an action for damages for assault and battery. Each of the defendants answered denying liability and by cross petition sought to recover similar damages from plaintiff. The jury answered special questions and returned'verdicts which were construed by the court as being against each of the parties seeking to recover. Plaintiff has appealed.

It appears from the record that plaintiff had a hay-baling outfit with which he went from farm to farm throughout the neighborhood baling hay at an agreed price per bale. The defendant John…