Flieger v. Reeb

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

This appeal arises from an action for damages brought by Harold H. Reeb, appellee, for an alleged assault upon him with a 30-30 rifle by appellant, Jo Flieger. A jury verdict for appellee in the sum of $2,000 compensatory and $20,000 punitive damages, was remitted to $1,000 compensatory and $10,000 punitive damages upon appellant’s motion. Appellee’s acceptance of the remittitur is deemed revoked by the appeal. 16 A.R.S., Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 59(i)(2).

Appellant raises evidentiary and instruction questions on appeal and challenges the jury verdict as resulting…