Neczypor v. Jacobs

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

Plaintiff, Stephen S. Neczypor, brought this suit in trespass to recover damages for an alleged malicious prosecution. At the instance of defendant, Joseph Jacobs, a detective on the Philadelphia police force, plaintiff was arrested and indicted on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Plaintiff was acquitted of the criminal charge. The jury in the present action returned a verdict in his favor in the sum of $1,500.00. After tlie denial of defendant’s motions for judgment n.o.v. and a new trial, judgment was entered on the…