Young v. Lynch

This is an appeal by defendant from an order overruling a motion to strike out a judgment for plaintiff. The case, removed from Wicomico County, is a suit for damages for assault and battery. On October 21, 1948 the jury was sworn, the case tried, and a verdict for $4,000 rendered. On November 19th defendant’s motion for a new trial was granted unless plaintiff should file a remittitur of $500. On November 22d the remittitur was filed and judgment entered for $3,500. On December 20th an order for appeal was filed, and on January 25, 1949 an order to dismiss the appeal. On December 31, 1948…