Simanton v. Caldbeck
Supreme Court of Vermont
Action of Tort for false imprisonment. Plea, the general issue with special matter of defense. Hearing on report of referee at the June Term, 1921, Caledonia County, Wilson, J., presiding. Judgment for the plaintiff for one cent. damages and one cent costs. The plaintiff excepted. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtPowers, J.
This is an action of tort for false imprisonment predicated upon an arrest of the plaintiff in a suit brought against him by the defendant. It was heard in the court below on the report of a referee, and judgment was there rendered -for *524the plaintiff to recover one cent damages and one cent costs. To this judgment the plaintiff excepted, and this exception presents the only question for our consideration.
It appears from the findings that the plaintiff was arrested at St. Johnsbury on a capias issued in the suit above referred to, and taken to the courthouse in that village, where he met his…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Swart v. KimballMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
- Nelson v. KelloggCalifornia Supreme Court · 1912
- Worden v. . DavisNew York Court of Appeals · 1909
- Goodell v. TowerSupreme Court of Vermont · 1904
- Caldbeck v. SimantonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1909
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