Weaver v. Ward
King's Bench
80 Eng. Rep. 284 (K.B. 1616)
Relevant factsFree
Weaver (plaintiff) and Ward (defendant), fellow trained soldiers, were engaged in a military training exercise with firearms when Ward's gun accidentally discharged and wounded Weaver; a jury awarded Weaver damages for trespass, and Ward appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a person may be held liable in trespass for injuries accidentally caused to another.