Defendant, charged with assault and battery, entered a not guilty plea, was tried, found guilty, and sentenced. He appeals. We affirm.
The record discloses defendant’s younger brother, Raymond Brown, with some friends, most or all of whom were minors, went to a house in Des Moines for “a party”. It also reveals beer was consumed by everyone present. Two of the boys became involved in an altercation. From this point on the evidence is largely in conflict.
Witnesses for the State testified the original fight ceased and the boys left the *923 premises but returned about a half hour later, accompanied by defendant. Thе latter became belligerent toward one Norman Bresley, the property owner’s brother-in-law, and another fight oсcurred. Defendant then struck Bresley on the arm and head with a club or hard instrument, causing him some bodily injury requiring medical attention.
Evidence on behalf of defendant is to the effect Raymond was involved in an affray at the party. One of his friends went to a nеarby public phone booth, contacted defendant, and reported the incident. Soon thereafter the lattеr arrived at the scene of the conflict. His brother and some others were then in a car preparing to leavе. Defendant got out of his automobile. He was joined by Raymond and associates. One of défendant’s witnesses testified to the еffect Tim Bresley struck at defendant. Defendant said, while getting from his car, Norman Bresley took a swing at him and he struck back. Defendant also stated his sole purpose in going to the place of trouble was to retrieve the younger brother.
Presented with these facts, trial court found defendant guilty. On appeal he contends, (1) evidence appellant used force other than reasonable in defense of himself and others is insufficient, (2) the court erred in failing to inform him, prior to hearing, hе was entitled to trial by jury, unless waived. These assignments will be dealt with in reverse order.
I. As best we can determine, defendant claims the court failed to inform him the offense charged was premised upon the violation of a state law, permitting a jury trial. See Code sections 602.28 and 762.15.
No motion for new trial was filed. In fact this is the first time any jury trial claim has been presented.
Ordinarily issues not raised in the trial court will not be entertained on appeal. See State v. McClelland, Iowa,
II. Invoking the self-defense doctrine, defendant contends the evidence does not disclose he used force other than was reasonаble. Trial court found to the contrary.
Pertinent here, by way of preface, is State v. Elliston, Iowa,
Turning now to the substantive phase of the subject at hand, this court stated in Sandman v. Hagan, Iowa,
“In coming to the defense of another, a person may do only what the person attacked may have done to protect himself. People v. Fоrte,
“Whether the force used was reasonable is generally a jury question, and the jury’s conclusion will be sustained if there is any substantial evidence to support it. Wessman v. Sundholm,
Additionally Code section 691.2 providеs: “Resistance sufficient to prevent the offense may be made by the party about to be injured:
“1. To prevent an offense against his person.
“2. To prevent an illegal attempt by force to take or injure property in his lawful possession.”
See also 6 C.J.S. Assault and Battery §§ 18-19, pages 809-816, and 6 Am.Jur.2d, Assault and Battery, sections 59-63, pages 55-58.
Fairly construed trial court here held, in substance, any peril encountered by defendant’s brother had passed when defendant appeared on the scene, and he was the aggressor. Under such circumstances the self-defense precept would be inapplicable. See authorities cited above.
As aforesaid, defendant’s declared purpose in going to the premises was to retrieve his brother. On the other hand defendant and his witnesses testified, in effect, the younger brother’s fight having ended, he was about to leave the scene when defendant arrived. It is therefore apparent defendant’s objective was attained upon arrival at the scene, or would have resulted had he exercised a reasonable degree of self-restraint.
Stated otherwise, the original altercation had terminated and Raymond Brown was about to leave when defendant arrived, at which time the fracas was apрarently reinitiated.
Furthermore, defendant’s brother was not then in danger, any hazard as to him having passed prior to defendant’s appearance. This means defendant acted in retaliation, not in defense of himself or his brother. Trial court, аs fact finder, apparently so determined from the evidence, and we find no good reason to disagree with that conclusion.
Affirmed.