Timeus v. Campbell

This action for damages for an assault grew out of a ruckus between plaintiff and defendant as county commissioners in Curry county. The evidence revealed that the commissioners had been feuding about various subjects. Harsh, profane and threatening language had been used between plaintiff and defendant for several months prior to the particular event of the assault. The assault occurred at a commissioner’s meeting after some strong language had been used. Defendant hit plaintiff on the head with an ashtray. The jury apparently believed defendant that he was acting in self-defense and denied…