Wright v. Petty

The circumstantial evidence in this case is so strong that it compels me to the irresistible conclusion that it was a shot fired by Howard Petty from a rifle in his hands that struck Charles D. Wright in the eye, and that, therefore, Charles D. Wright is entitled to a judgment against Howard Petty’s father, A. T. Petty, the defendant in this case.

The facts are short and simple. Howard Petty, 14 years of age, held in his hands an air rifle loaded bith B.B. shots, and stood on the lower side of Eleonore street near the river side corner of Prytania street; near him was a boy, Prank Young, 9…