Burton v. Roberson

Mr. Judge Brewster

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section A.

This is a suit for damages for false imprisonment brought by R. B. Roberson against M. Burton and Central Motor Company. On jury answers to special issues, the trial court rendered judgment for Roberson against the defendants, severally, for $4,000.00 actual damages and against Central Motors Company for $25.00 exemplary damages and against Burton for $50.00 exemplary damages. The Court of Civil Appeals at Fort Worth reversed and rendered the judgment as to Central Motor Company but affirmed it as to Burton. 154…