Butzin v. Bonk

Plaintiff brought suit in the circuit court to recover damages resulting from personal injuries he suffered from an assault upon him by William Lemmer. Trial was by jury. Plaintiff had verdict and judgment. Defendants have appealed.

Defendant Bonk owned and operated the Wagon Wheel tavern and there sold beer and other alcoholic beverages. The United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company was the surety on his bond. Plaintiff’s suit is under the statute which in part provides:

“Every wife, husband, child, parent, guardian or other persons who shall be injured in person or property, means of support…