Weddington v. White

Opinion op the Court by

William: Rogers Clay, Commissioner —

Affirming.

Plaintiff, William White, brought this action against defendant, Thomas Weddington, to recover damages tor malicious prosecution. The jury returned a verdict in his favor for $300. Prom the judgment predicated thereon, the defendant appeals.

*672It appears that Weddington, who claims to have lost two hogs, went before the grand jury and secured an indictment against White, charging White with having stolen the hogs. White was tried for the offense, and acquitted: According to the evidence for plaintiff, he purchased from George…