Johnson v. Sleizer

Nelson, Justice.

Suit was brought by Kenneth S. Johnson against Frederick C. Sleizer, individually and doing business as The Aquarium Bar and Lounge, for injuries sustained as the result of an alleged assault and battery by an employee of Sleizer, one Del Meyer. A verdict of $2,500 was rendered by the jury in favor of Johnson. Defendant appeals from the judgment entered thereon and from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, the facts may be stated as follows:

In the early part of the evening on which the injury occurred,…