Cope v. McClain

This is an action for damages by Terzah Cope and William H. Cope, her husband, for *7injuries and damages sustained as the result of an alleged battery on Terzah Cope by Jack McClain, her brother. There was a jury verdict for the defendant from which Terzah Cope and William H. Cope appeal. We regret, that we must once again, dismiss an appeal.

Plaintiff’s first point reads:

“The trial court erred in giving instruction No. 4, the defendant-respondent’s self defense instruction for the reason that there was no substantial evidence to support such a self defense instruction.”

Rule 84.04(d) requires…