Reno v. Wilson

This was an action of trespass for false imprisonment, and for assault and battery, brought to the Superior Court of Chicago, by ¡Robert Wilson, against Charles A. ¡Reno and Patrick Quinn. ¡Reno was alone served with process, and pleaded not guilty, and a special plea which should have been demurred out.

The jury found for the plaintiff, and assessed the damages at $1,700, for which the court rendered judgment, having, denied a motion for a new trial.

To reverse this judgment, the defendant appeals to this court, and complains that the damages are excessive, and that the court refused to give…