Almond v. Rubenstein

The plaintiff recovered a verdict against both defendants for $1,350.

The motion for a new trial on behalf of the company is based upon three grounds: First, that the plaintiff failed to show that Rubenstein was acting as a prohibition officer at the time of the alleged assault and search; second, that the company is in no event liable for exemplary damages; third, that the damages in any event are excessive and were awarded under influence of passion or prejudice.

The first ground of the action was the subject of consideration upon the trial. It was claimed on behalf of the plaintiff that the…