Massey v. McKinley

HOWARD, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment of $25,500.00 in favor of the appellee in an action for malicious prosecution.

Sometime between 9:30 P.M. December 28, 1980, and 8:00 A.M. on December 29, 1980, a gate, lock and fence around a portion of the appellant’s farm were damaged. Repairs cost the appellant approximately $500.00. According to the appellant’s testimony, he made several inquiries, obtained some evidence and swore out a complaint against the appellee with the aid of the Edmonson County Attorney.

The appellee was arrested on January 9, 1981, and spent one night in jail. The…