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· 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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