Lanterman v. Delaware, L. & W. R.
District Court, D. New Jersey
At Law. Action by U. S. Grant Lanterman and another against the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company and another. On motion to- strike out complaint.
1Opinion of the Court
HAIGHT, District Judge.
This is an action for malicious prosecution, based upon a complaint presented to a justice of the peace by the defendant Lunger, at the alleged direction of the other defendant, the Lackawanna Railroad Company, charging the plaintiffs with threats to do Lunger bodily harm, whereby he had been put in fear of his life. It is alleged that by reason of the charge so made a warrant was issued, and by virtue thereof the plaintiffs were arrested and brought before the'justice, who thereupon, by reason of false testimony given by Lunger and others, required each of the…
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