Bonnem v. Harrison

Plaintiff, Vernon Lynn Bonnem, sued George D. Harrison and Harrison’s employee, Herbert Rodgers, for an assault and battery committed upon him, by the latter. The case was tried before a jury. At the close of plaintiff’s case the court directed a verdict in favor of the employer Harrison. Prom this verdict and judgment, plaintiff appealed.

The jury found the employee Rodgers guilty and assessed damages at $8,000. It also found that Rodgers wilfully and maliciously assaulted and injured the plaintiff. No cross-appeal is prosecuted.

The plaintiff’s theory is that there was ample proof to justify…