Coleman v. Strohman

821 P.2d 88 (1991)

James D. COLEMAN, Appellant (Plaintiff),

v.

Robert W. STROHMAN, Appellee (Defendant).

No. 90-152.

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

November 21, 1991.

Les Bowron of Beech Street Law Offices, Casper, for appellant.

John I. Henley of Vlastos, Brooks & Henley, Casper, for appellee.

Before URBIGKIT, C.J., and THOMAS, CARDINE, MACY and GOLDEN, JJ.

CARDINE, Justice.

Appellant James Coleman sued to recover damages for personal injuries he suffered when appellee Robert Strohman punched him. The jury found Strohman acted in self-defense when he committed the battery and denied recovery. Coleman…