Allen v. Wheatley

Wheatley declared against Allen and Carpenter jointly, in an action of trespass, assault and battery, false imprisonment, &c. Allen appeared and pleaded severally two pleas, on which issues were joined to the country. Carpenter made default, and an interlocutory judgment was entered against him, damages by an inquest assessed, and a separate judgment entered against him for the damages so assessed, and costs. Afterwards, at the same term, the issues joined between the plaintiff and Allen, the other defendant, were tried by a jury, Allen found guilty, separate damages assessed against him, and…