Royer v. Belcher

Hatci-i'eR, Judge.-

This is an action in trespass brought in the circuit court of McDowell County. The jury rendered a verdict of $250.00 in favor of the plaintiff. From a judgment thereon, the defendant prosecutes error here.

On the evening of March 28, 1924, the defendant was informed by his wife of an insulting remark reported to have been made about her by the plaintiff. Shortly after receiving this information, the defendant went in search of the plaintiff, and upon finding him, charged him with the remark. The fight ensued. It consisted of two parts or rounds. During the first round the…