Maniaci v. Marquette University

The defendants’ appeal is premised upon the contention that the trial court erroneously permitted the trial to proceed, and the jury verdict to be rendered, on the question of false imprisonment. Defendants contend that plaintiff’s only possible cause of action was for malicious prosecution, and, as a corollary to that contention, take the position that the evidence was insufficient to sustain a verdict for malicious prosecution, and that the damages were excessive.

Plaintiffs, respondents herein, take the position that the facts spelled out a cause of action for false imprisonment, that the…