· 9/3/1959
Stene v. Hillgren
Citations
- 98 N.W.2d 156
- 78 S.D. 1
- 1959 S.D. LEXIS 2
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- meager evidence of malice in assault and battery case resulted in reduction of punitive damage award
- all the circumstances, including parties’ characters and evidence of provocation, may be considered at the time of an assault
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Judges: Hanson
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