Hazard v. Harding

The complaint alleges that on December 20, 1879, the defendants wrongfully and maliciously contriving, purposing and intending to injure, harass and distress the plaintiff, and to compel him by and through fear and duress of imprisonment to pay and satisfy a wrongful and fictitious debt, wrongfully brought an action against him for the recovery thereof, which was finally dismissed upon the merits. That plaintiff was twice arrested and imprisoned in said action, and has sustained damage thereby in the sum of $20,000 for which he brings suit.

*327The defendants interpose a general demurrer to the…