Read v. Coker

138 Eng. Rep. 1437 (1853)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

P was arrears in rent. D helped bail P out of trouble and went into business together with P working for D. D got tired of P and dismissed him. P came to the premises and D's workers gathered around him and threatened to break his neck if he did not leave. P left and sued D for assault. The jury found for P and gave him one farthing.