"I am going to value the two kisses inflicted in this improper way at 10 guineas each," said Judge Hayden in deciding a counter-claim for assault against Robert' H. Atwood, a property owner, of Park Hill Road, Croydon, in' Croydon County Court recently.
Atwood sued Miss Nellie Frances Howarth, a school teacher, of St. George's Road, Worthing, for £3 14s. 10d., Tent alleged to be due in lieu of notice.
It was stated that up to February 15, Miss Howarth occupied a small flat owned by Atwood. A friend of hers wished to take a flat, and Atwood called to discuss the matter.
Miss Howarth said that he switched off the wireless and told her he thought she looked lonely.
"He began talking about the private life of his wife and himself," she said, "and put his arm round me against my will and kissed me twice."
Atwood, who denied committing an assault, said that what occurred was of an innocent nature, He agreed to accept 12s. which had been Paid into court in settlement of his claim. He was ordered to pay costs
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