Tennessee Supreme Court January 11, 1871 (Vance v. Smith)

Nelson, J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

On the 17th of May, 1859, Thomas J. Smith had a personal rencontre with A. P. Hunt, in the course of which he inflicted such personal injuries that he was apprehensive they would result in the death of Hunt; and in consequence of his fears of a criminal prosecution, and an action for damages, he determined to leave the country and not undergo a