THOMPSON v. THOMPSON

No. 17.

218 U.S. 611 (1910)

THOMPSON v. THOMPSON.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided December 12, 1910.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Wm. M. Lewin for plaintiff in error.


MR. JUSTICE DAY delivered the opinion of the court.

This case presents a single question, which is involved in the construction of the statutes governing the District of Columbia. That question is, Under those statutes may a wife bring an action to recover damages for an assault and battery upon her person by the husband?

The declaration of the plaintiff is in the ordinary form, and in seven counts charges divers...

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