Shelley v. Clark

LAWSON, Justice.

Charlie Clark brought this suit in the circuit court of Barbour County against Levie H. Shelley, claiming $15,000 as damages for assault and battery.

There was jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $7,500. Judgment was duly entered in accord with the verdict. Shelley’s motion for new trial being denied, he has appealed to this court.

The appellant has assigned errors in the following manner. He alleges that: “The Court erred in overruling the appellant’s motion for a new trial and as grounds therefor sets down and assigns the following :” That statement is followed by…