Dahlin v. Fraser

Peterson, Justice.

Plaintiff had a verdict for assault which was reduced by the trial court. Defendant claims that the evidence is not sufficient to sustain the verdict and that there was misconduct of the jury.

On March 12, 1938, defendant Fraser, who was president of the defendant Ugda, Inc., had plaintiff, who was employed by the corporation, come to his private office and notified her that she was discharged from such employment. Some discussion ensued as to the reasons for the discharge, in the course of which plaintiff claims that Mr. Fraser became very angry and used profane language.…