Legal Opinion

McRea v. Warehime

Washington Supreme Court

Decided April 2, 1908No. 7064PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Lincoln county, Warren, J., entered March 19, 1907, upon sustaining defendant’s motion to strike the affirmative reply, dismissing an action for personal injuries resulting from an assault and battery.

1Opinion of the CourtHadley, C. J.

The plaintiff brought this suit to recover for personal injuries resulting from an assault and battery *195alleged to have been committed by the defendant upon the person of the plaintiff. The defendant first answered by general denial, and later filed an amended supplemental answer which affirmatively alleged a settlement of the cause of action. The supplemental answer referred to a written release signed by the plaintiff, whereby, in consideration of .$25 received from the defendant, he released the latter front all damages on account of the alleged injuries. The plaintiff replied to the…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Hillman v. HillmanWashington Supreme Court · 1906

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Humptulips Driving Co. v. CrossWashington Supreme Court · 1911
  2. Jones v. International Land Corporation Ltd.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1988
  3. Plummer v. Great Northern Railway Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1910
  4. Wilson v. Van HornWashington Supreme Court · 1921
  5. Barney, Cromwell, Weiner & Mendoza v. KreiderCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982

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