A counter argument to ‘State v. Black’ would of course be the case of ‘State v. Oliver.’ Yet, this case should not apply to my client nor should it have an effect on the outcome of his case. Other than the fact that both of the husbands in each case disciplined their wives, there are no similarities to be drawn. Yes, both husbands did hit their significant others, but this argument is a weak one, as one husband (Richard Oliver) was far crueler, inflicted major physical damage and perhaps had ill intentions. “One of the witnesses swore he stuck as hard as he could. Others were present, and after defendant had struck four licks, told him to desist. Defendant stopped, saying if they had not been there he would have worn her out” (State v. Oliver.)
