Curnow v. Kessler
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Houghton; Hubbell, J. Case by John Curnow against Frank W. Kessler, a justice of the peace, for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. From a judgment for defendant on verdict directed by the court, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
The defendant is a justice of the peace, and, while acting in that capacity, issued a warrant for the apprehension of plaintiff on the complaint of one Alfred Leclere. Plaintiff was arrested, brought before defendant, the cause adjourned, and a trial had before a jury. Plaintiff was convicted, sentenced to pay a fine of $16, including costs, which he paid, and was discharged. The declaration sets forth all these facts, and also avers that the complaint was not sufficient to confer'jurisdiction upon the justice, and also that defendant acted maliciously in what he did, and with a view to…
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