Durham v. Feeney
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Muskegon; Sullivan, J. Case by Ruth Durham, a minor, by next friend, against William Feeney for false imprisonment. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
This action was brought for illegal arrest and false imprisonment. At the time of the occurrence which gives rise to this suit defendant was one of the police officers of the city' of Muskegon, and claims he made the arrest for the violation by the plaintiff in his presence of one of the ordinances of the city. The trial court instructed the jury that defendant was guilty, that their only duty was to fix the amount of damages. Plaintiff recovered a judgment for $135 and costs. The case is here for review upon writ of error.
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2Cases cited3 opinions
- Burroughs v. EastmanMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
- People v. GouldMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
- People v. BatesMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
3Cited by3 opinions
- Lewis v. Farmer Jack Division, IncMichigan Supreme Court · 1982
- Larson v. FeeneyMichigan Supreme Court · 1917
- Holland v. SpayerMichigan Supreme Court · 1932