Von Kettler v. Johnson

This was an action of trespass, for false imprisonment, brought by the appellants, who are husband and wife, against the appellee, to recover damages for the arrest and imprisonment of the appellant "Wilhelmina Von Kettler.

The declaration contains two counts. The first count is in the usual form, and alleges the imprisonment of the said Wilhelmina in the county jail of Jo Daviess county. The second count charges the defendant with having counseled, advised and procured the arrest and imprisonment, as stated in the first count.

To this declaration, the defendant filed three pleas: First, the…