TUNKS, Chief Justice.
In this case the plaintiffs in the trial court, appellants here, sought recovery of damages allegedly resulting from an assault and battery committed by the defendant, appellee here, upon Mrs. Abraham. The trial was to a jury. Two special issues were submitted. Special Issue No. 1 and the instruction accompanying it were in the following language:
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