Webb v. Brown

— F. J. Webb brought an action against J. P. Brown to recover damages for an alleged malicious assault and battery, because of which it is alleged the plaintiff suffered bodily pain and spent $35.00, dollars for medical attention and had his clothes injured to the value -of' $12.00. Damages were claimed in $20,-000.00. A trial was had on a plea of not guilty, and a verdict and judgment rendered for $37.50. Plaintiff made á motion for new trial on the grounds that the verdict was contrary to law, contrary to the evidence, and contrary to the charge of the court. The motion was denied and an…