Legal Opinion

Thomas v. Bush

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided March 27, 1918No. Docket No. 186PublishedCited by 17 opinions

Error to Calhoun; North, J. Case by Stuart K. Thomas against Sumner Bush for malicious prosecution. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Plaintiff brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtFellows, J.

{after stating the facts). Errors are assigned upon rulings of the trial court during the progress of the trial. As none of the testimony admitted over plaintiff’s objection affects the controlling question, and as no proof offered by him was rejected which could affect it, these assignments of error become unimportant. The controlling question of whether the court properly directed a verdict for the defendant is the only one meriting consideration. '

In an action for malicious prosecution three distinct propositions must be established: (1) The fact of the alleged prosecution and that it…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Hamilton v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1878
  2. Birdsall v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1909
  3. Rogers v. OldsMichigan Supreme Court · 1898
  4. Huntington v. GaultMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
  5. Wakely v. JohnsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1897

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. Belt v. RitterMichigan Court of Appeals · 1970
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  3. Weiden v. WeidenMichigan Supreme Court · 1929
  4. Roblyer v. HoytMichigan Supreme Court · 1955
  5. Turbessi v. Oliver Iron Mining Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1930

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