Ostertag v. La Mont

CROCKETT, Chief Justice.

This case involves two actions for assault and battery. Ludwig Ostertag sued Duncan LaMont; and David LaMont, the latter’s 15-year old son, sued Ludwig Oster-tag. The cases arose out of a neighborhood altercation precipitated by the misbehavior of David and three other teenage boys in teasing and annoying Mr. Oster-tag, a German immigrant who speaks little English, and who was finally provoked to take some measures in self defense.

The actions were consolidated for trial. A jury found the issues generally in favor of Ostertag and against the LaMonts, and awarded the…