Hight v. Steely

(After stating the foregoing facts.) The record in this case presents for decision the question whether or not the trial judge should have granted a new trial upon the usual general grounds only. This case is an action for malicious prosecution. The facts are substantially the following: Homer Hunt was engaged in the retail jewelry business, and sold a certain ring to the plaintiff in error. The defendant in error was engaged in the operation of a collecting' agency. The retention-title contract held by Homer Hunt against the plaintiff in error for the ring was turned over to the defendant in…