Schultz v. Sussman

THE COURT.

This appeal is from a judgment entered on a verdict in favor of plaintiff in an action for damages for an alleged malicious assault by defendant upon plaintiff. The .verdict and judgment was for the sum of $11,000. Defendant moved for a new trial, which was denied on condition that plaintiff deduct from the verdict $6,000. Plaintiff filed his consent to such reduction.

Appellant contends that the court erred in denying his motion for a new trial, and also that the court erred in refusing to permit defendant to cross-examine plaintiff regarding other damage suits plaintiff might have…