Sigler v. Ralph

EDWARD P. HILL, Judge.

At the conclusion of appellant-plaintiff’s evidence the trial court directed a verdict for appellee-defendant, Little I. Ralph, in the former’s suit for damages alleging assault and battery. This appeal followed.

Appellee Little I. along with the people of Daviess County in July 1965 celebrated the sesquicentennial of the county’s founding. Overalls, beards (sometimes false) and large black hats were in vogue for the men. For the women, the mini-skirt was lengthened to the ankles.

On the day in question, Little I. Ralph, wearing overalls, a black hat, and a false beard and…