Alcorn v. Mitchell
Supreme Court of Illinois
63 Ill. 553 (1872)
Relevant factsFree
Immediately after a courtroom trial adjourned, Mitchell (defendant) deliberately spat in Alcorn's (plaintiff) face; Alcorn sued for battery, and the jury awarded punitive damages.
IssueFree
Whether punitive damages may be imposed for the tort of offensive battery.
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