Montross v. Bradsby

This was an action on the case for malicious prosecution, brought by Henry C. Bradsby against Charles A. Montross, at the September term, 1872, of the circuit court of Effing-ham county. A trial was had, and the jury found for plaintiff, in the sum of §1000. Defendant appealed to this court.

The evidence shows, that at the November term, 1870, of the Effingham circuit court, Montross signed a bond for costs, with one Ward, in a cause then pending in court, of Ward v. Bradsby, whereupon Bradsby filed an affidavit that Montross was insolvent. Montross, feeling indignant at Bradsby, went before…