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Business Assoctiations Keyed to Gabalson, 3rd Ed.
Gearhart v. Angeloff
Citation:
244 N.E.2d 802 (1969)Facts
Tommy Gearhart, a 20-year-old patron, entered the Elbow Grille in Akron, Ohio, and purchased beer. While seated at the bar, another patron entered and caused a disturbance. Karl Angeloff, one of the partners, attempted to evict the troublemaker, and during the ensuing struggle, both fell to the floor. At this point, Robert Angeloff, also a partner, obtained a revolver and shot across the bar in the direction of the men on the floor. The bullet grazed Gearhart’s arm. Initially, Gearhart did not mention being shot, but returned to the bar about half an hour later with his sister to inform the Angeloffs of his injury. He was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment and claimed to have lost between two and three weeks of work due to the injury.
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