Peloquin v. Hibner

Appellants’ first contention is that the court erred in denying their, motion for judgment dismissing the complaint on the merits notwithstanding the verdict because:(1) Plaintiff was lawfully taken into custody;(2) Plaintiff’s detention up to the time of questioning by the district attorney was not for an unreasonable period of time; and(3) Plaintiff agreed to remain in custody without any warrant being issued following- the questioning- on May 31, 1937.

*84The jury found that the defendant sheriff had reasonable grounds to believe that plaintiff had participated in the Rio Bank robbery or had…