Michigan Supreme Court February 27, 1891 (Kent v. Cole)

McG-rath, J.

This is an action of trespass for assault, and battery. The parties met in the evening, at a writing school, and had some words. On the way home plaintiff continued to use harsh language towards defendant, and as the parties neared defendant's home an altercation took place in which the plaintiff was beaten, *580bruised, and seriously injured.