This is an action of trespass for an assault, in which the defendant pleaded the general issue only. At the trial evidence was introduced, without objection, which established a justification. After verdict for the defendant the plaintiff asks for a new trial on the ground, in effect, that this evidence was inadmissible without a special plea. The principle urged by the plaintiff is undoubtedly well established, but no exception was taken to the admission of the evidence or to the charge of the court in regard to the effect of it, and it is too late to urge such objection for the first time in an appellate court. *Page 563
We think that upon the whole evidence the verdict of the jury does substantial justice between the parties, and the petition for a new trial is denied and the case is remitted to the Superior Court for judgment.