Kleidon v. Glascock

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Two actions for false imprisonment, based upon substantially the same facts, were tried together below and are so submitted here. There were verdicts for plaintiffs against defendant, who appeals from an order denying his alternative motion for judgment or a new trial in both cases.

Plaintiffs are husband and wife. The husband’s verdict was for $150 and that of his wife $300. As to the amount thereof, no complaint is made. Liability in any sum is challenged, however, on the ground that each verdict is without support. Specifically, this is defendant’s claim:

“The…