Palmer v. Richardson

This was an action on the case, brought by Michael J. Richardson against Eugene P. Palmer, in the circuit court of Cook county, to recover for an alleged malicious prosecution, instituted by the latter against the former.

The cause was tried by a jury, and a verdict rendered in favor of the plaintiff for $1000. A motion for a new trial was made and overruled, and judgment entered upon the verdict, from which the defendant appealed to this court.

A reversal of the judgment is asked, mainly, on the ground that the verdict is contrary to the weight of the evidence.

It seems to be difficult for a…