Tryon v. Pingree
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Frazer, J. Case by James E. Tryon against Hazen S. Pingree for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
This is an action for malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. Verdict and judgment were given for defendant, and plaintiff brings the case into this court.
In August, 1894, the plaintiff was secretary of the board of fire commissioners of the city of Detroit, and had the custody of its books and papers. The defendant at this time was mayor of the city of Detroit. The act creating the board of fire commissioners provided: “The books and accounts kept by said board shall at all times be subject to the inspection of the mayor and controller.” Mr. Greusel was employed by the Detroit Tribune,…
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