Turner v. Whittel

THE COURT.

An action to recover damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff alleged that she was assaulted and beaten by individuals in the employ of defendant Whittel, who was present and maliciously incited and abetted the acts complained of. A jury returned a verdict in plaintiff’s favor for $5,063. Upon a motion for a new trial the judgment was, with plaintiff’s consent, reduced to $3,000, whereupon the motion was denied.

Defendant, who has appealed from the judgment, contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the ver diet; that the damages assessed were excessive and appear to…