Reynolds v. Pierson

-Appellees are the representatives of John W. Pierson, deceased. The action was brought by him against appellant, and after judgment, appellees were substituted for the deceased. It was averred in the complaint that appellant, in a rude and insolent manner, unlawfully assaulted the plaintiff with force and violence, and committed an assault and battery upon him, by reason of which he received injuries to his damage. Appellant answered in three paragraphs, — the first a general denial. A demurrer was sustained to the second paragraph, and overruled as to the third. Proof was admissible of the…