Miller v. Martin

This is an action for malicious prosecution. The declaration alleges, on or about January 6, 1928, the defendant, H, C. Martin wrongfully and maliciously procured a warrant, falsely charging the plaintiff with the crime of removing an automobile, purchased from the defendant under a conditional sales contract, from the State of Tennessee, without the written consent of the defendant and in violation of the conditional sales statute. It also charges that as a consequence of the issuance of this warrant, the plaintiff was arrested in Houston, Texas, and incarcerated in jail and held for a…