Anthony v. Cochrane

This is an action for damages for assault and battery. On July 30, 1938, the date of the alleged assault, defendant was 34 years of age and was the son-in-law of plaintiff. Defendant and his wife lived together in Hartford, but for some months prior to the above date, they had separated and divorce proceedings were taken. On the above date, defendant went to the house occupied by Ms wife for the purpose of removing some furniture belonging tQ his father and for this purpose he had a trucker, his helper, and a constable. At this time, plaintiff, a man 81 years of age, was at the house visiting…