McCullough v. Hartpence

As I gather my trial notations and reassemble my thoughts concerning this case to formulate a just decision, a little group of abstractions seems to dart across the field of view. I am reminded that while trivialities probably occupy a large part of every human life, yet to what degree a mere trifle may serve to aggrieve a highly sensitive person is unimaginable. To some, a vagrant hair by its recurrent irritations may agitate more annoyance than an ungentle punch. It must be acknowledged that relatively nothing can in some environments cause much ado.

The adverse parties in the present cause…