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Silas v. Bowen

277 F. Supp. 314 (1967)
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Silas v. Bowen

United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
277 F. Supp. 314 (1967)

Facts

Silas (plaintiff) had his car repaired at Bowen’s (defendant’s) parking lot, by a mechanic who did not work for Bowen. When Silas discovered the repairs were defective, he returned to the lot drunk and belligerent, accompanied by his wife and a third person. Silas, a young, six-foot-six, 225-pound athlete, cursed at and grabbed the much slighter, middle-aged lot owner. The lot owner shot Silas in the foot. In the ensuing lawsuit, the lot owner claimed he acted in self-defense.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Russell, J.)

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