Richards v. Westmoreland

JACKSON, Justice.

Mrs. Westmoreland, joined by her husband, R. A. Westmoreland, the appellees, sued Mrs. Richards, a widow, the appellant, and her minor son, T. J. Richards, Jr., in the district court of Cottle county to recover $25,000 actual and $25,000 exemplary damages for personal injuries charged to have been inflicted on Mrs. Westmoreland by Mrs. Richards.

The court directed a verdict in favor of T. J. Richards, Jr., and no complaint is made of such action.

The appellees allege that on July 16, 1931, Mrs. Richards, the appellant, armed with a pistol, came to their home, and unlawfully,…