Adams v. Derian Et Ux.

Opinion by

Stadteeld, J.,

Plaintiff instituted an action of trespass for personal injuries against the appellants, husband and wife, for an alleged assault upon her on January 9, 1932. The statement of claim averred that the assault had been committed by the husband, Osgan Derian, in the presence of his wife, Sirouhie Derian, “acting in her behalf and upon her business, with her consent and at her direction.” The case came on for trial before the court and a jury on April 27, 1931. Requests for binding instructions in favor of defendants were refused and the jury rendered verdicts in favor of…