White v. Jansen
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Spokane county, Blake, J., entered October 14, 1913, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiif, in an action for false imprisonment.
1Opinion of the CourtMount, J.
— The plaintiff brought this action to recover damages against the sheriff of Adams county, and the surety upon his official bond, on account of alleged false arrest and *437imprisonment. The defendants have appealed from a judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
It appears that, in the year 1910, some horses were stolen in Adams county. An information was filed by the prosecuting attorney accusing “John Doe” of the theft. A warrant was issued upon this information, and placed in the hands of the sheriff to apprehend the accused. The sheriff thereafter discovered one of the stolen horses in the city…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Rich v. McInernySupreme Court of Alabama · 1893
- State v. McDowellWashington Supreme Court · 1911
- State v. GohlWashington Supreme Court · 1907
- Sumpter v. BurnhamWashington Supreme Court · 1909
- Conover v. CarpenterWashington Supreme Court · 1910
3Cited by17 opinions
- Peasley v. Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1942
- State v. MelroseCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1970
- Swak v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1952
- Kilcup v. McManusWashington Supreme Court · 1964
- Greenius v. American Surety Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1916
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