Burke v. Middlesworth

The appellee brought her action against the appellant to recover damages. The case was tried upon the issues joined on an amended second paragraph of complaint, alleging assault and battery, and the third paragraph of complaint alleging seduction. The defendant’s answer is in two paragraphs, the first a general denial, the other a plea of settlement.' A reply in general denial was filed to the second paragraph of defendant’s answer. Upon the issues thus joined, the case was submitted to a jury for trial, resulting in a verdict for the appellee in the sum of $8,000. Appellant filed his motion…