O'Neill v. Keeling

The arrest, in this case, was under a valid warrant; the accused was indicted under the name '‘Bert O’Neil” and this was the name given in the warrant. Under this warrant, plaintiff was arrested, placed in jail overnight and the following morning he was arraigned. The prosecuting witness was sent for and, being confronted with the accused, at once, stated he was not the man who committed the offense. "Whereupon, plaintiff was discharged. He brought this action for damages for false imprisonment. There was a trial, resulting in a directed verdict for defendants, and plaintiff has appealed.

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