Guengerech v. Smith
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Washington District Court. Action to recover damages for an assault and battery, Jury trial; verdict and judgment for $150, for plaintiff. The defendant appeals. See opinion for further facts.
1Opinion of the CourtCole, J.
Upon the trial, “ the court, against the objed tions of the defendant, permitted the plaintiff to prove the pecuniary condition and financial ability of defendant, for the purpose of being considered by the jury in estimating exemplary damages.” And also instructed the jury, “that, in considering to what extent the example of the defendant might have an influence on others, they were at liberty to consider his fortune and position in society.” Due exceptions were taken; and these rulings are assigned as error.
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