Atlantic Zayre, Inc. v. Williams

Sognier, Judge.

James Williams sued Atlantic Zayre, Inc. for malicious prosecution, false arrest and false imprisonment stemming from an alleged shoplifting incident at one of Atlantic Zayre’s stores. The jury returned a verdict for Williams in the amount of $10,000 and Atlantic Zayre appeals.

Appellee purchased a light dimmer switch at one of appellant’s stores. Appellee discovered he had purchased the wrong switch and returned with a friend the following day to exchange the switch for a correct dimmer switch. The incorrect switch, restapled in its box, was in appellee’s pants pocket. After…