McAllister v. George

Opinion

ASHBY, J.

Plaintiff John C. McAllister brought this action -for assault and battery against defendants William Michael George (hereinafter William) and George M. George (hereinafter George). George died and his estate was substituted as a defendant. After a jury trial, the jury found in favor of defendant William and against defendant estate of George, and assessed the damages at $2,000. Plaintiff appeals from that portion of the judgment which assesses the damages at $2,000.

The McAllisters and the Georges were neighbors. Animosity developed between them after the McAllisters complained…