Cecarelli v. Maher
Superior Court of Connecticut
16 Conn. Supp. 98 (Conn. Super. Ct. 1948)
Relevant factsFree
After Cecarelli (plaintiff) was chosen by three women to drive them home from a public dance, Maher (defendant) and two other men, apparently upset the women had rejected them, attacked and severely beat Cecarelli, causing extended pain, a week of missed work, and the need to replace five teeth; Cecarelli sued Maher, who failed to respond, resulting in a default judgment.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff may recover damages against a defendant who inflicted an intentional, harmful, and wrongful physical attack.
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