Thurman v. Cundiff

Rees, J.:

This is an action for false arrest. A jury verdict in favor of plaintiff was returned in the amount of $25,000 for compensatory damages. The trial court reduced the award by $10,000 and entered judgment for $15,000. Both sides appeal.

1. Defendants first contend the trial court erred in failing to grant them a directed verdict. They argue there was no evidence that either of them directed, requested, commanded or otherwise caused the plaintiff’s arrest. We disagree.

On review of a ruling on a motion for a directed verdict, this court is governed by the same standards applicable to the…