Long v. Alford

This action was brought by T. T. Long against Isadore Alford and F. S. Thomas to recover damages for the wrongful garnishment of his wages.

The declaration contained three counts: the first count was for' wrongful garnishment, the second count for malicious prosecution, and the third count for libel. The defendants pleaded not guilty.

The case Avas tried by the judge and a jury. At the close of plaintiff’s proof, and again at the conclusion of all the proof, the defendants moved for a directed verdict on each count separately, which motions were overruled. After argument of counsel, the jury…