Silas v. Bowen
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
277 F.Supp. 314 (1967)
Relevant factsFree
After discovering defective repairs to his car, the much larger Silas (plaintiff) returned to Bowen's (defendant) parking lot drunk and belligerent, cursing at and grabbing the smaller, middle-aged lot owner, who shot Silas in the foot; Silas sued, and Bowen claimed self-defense.
IssueFree
Whether justifiable self-defense precludes liability in tort.