Haggard v. First National Bank of Mandan

Morris, Ch. J.

This is an action for damages. The complaint sets forth two causes of action; one for false arrest and the other for slander. The case was tried to a jury. A verdict was rendered in favor of the defendants. The plaintiff now appeals from the judgment dismissing the action on the merits and from an order denying a new trial.

On August 18, 1938, the plaintiff, Paul Haggard, who was then employed by the City Motor Company of Mandan, sought to make a loan from the Eirst National Bank of Mandan on an automobile that he was purchasing from his employer. He was advised that the bank…