Rawls v. . Lupton

This is an action for assault and battery, brought by plaintiff against defendant. The plaintiff alleges that the assault and battery was willful, wanton, and malicious, and in his prayer for judgment demands punitive as well as actual damages.

The issues submitted to the jury, and their answers thereto, are as follows:

“1. Did the defendant wrongfully and unlawfully assault and injure the plaintiff, as alleged in his complaint? Answer: ‘Yes.’

“2. Was said assault willful, wanton, and malicious, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: ‘No.’

“3. What damages, if any, is plaintiff entitled to recover…