McPherson v. Chandler

1. There was no error in overruling the demurrer to the petition.

2. The defendant in error (hereinafter called the plaintiff) brought an action against the plaintiffs in error' (hereinafter called defendants) for illegal arrest and malicious prosecution, alleging that he had been *130wrongfully arrested for carrying on a “near beer” business without a municipal license, and that the defendants, who were the mayor, a member of the municipal council, and a deputy marshal, sought to prevent his conducting such business by means of arrests, although he held a license from the municipal authorities…