Mauro v. County of Kittitas

—Peter Mauro appeals the summary judgment dismissal of his false arrest suit against defendant county.

Mauro received a citation for speeding in 1976 in Kittitas County. He failed to appear in court on the date set for trial and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He contacted the court and was told that if he paid $60, "We will withdraw the warrant, notify Olympia and clear your record." The money was sent, receipt acknowledged by the court, and an order withdrawing the warrant was executed but never processed. Because of that, 7 months later in Spokane County, while in the company of his…