
    Thompson v. Church.
    In a prosecution for a private assault, the general character may not he inquired after, in order to establish the fact.
    PROsecution qui twin for a private assault, brought upon the statute. Issue to the jury.
   The plaintiff offered evidence to prove that said Church’s general character was that of a malicious quarrelsome man; which was objected to, and by the court not admitted. The general character is not in issue; the business of the court is to try the case and not the man; and a very bad man may have a very righteous cause.  