Simpson v. Burton

These 3 cases were consolidated for trial and on appeal. Verdict was had in favor of each plaintiff but differing in amount as to each plaintiff.' Defendant appeals.

Each plaintiff declared for false arrest and imprisonment based on false and unjust complaint, without just cause or provocation, made to the Detroit police department, of commission of a serious crime, the said arrests resulting in plaintiffs’ detention overnight.

Defendant made general denial and did not in his answer assert the truth of the charge that plaintiffs had committed the designated serious offense.

The parties dispute…