Jones v. Auto Rental Co.

Ellenbogen, J.,

This is an action in trespass for damages for malicious prosecution. It arises out of a contract between plaintiff and defendant In which plaintiff rented a truck from defendant and agreed to return the truck, to pay a rental, and to pay for repairs if any were necessitated by his use. In driving the truck plaintiff became involved in an accident and repairs totalling $659.26 became necessary.

Plaintiff charges in his complaint that defendant had him arrested, charged with “renting a motor vehicle with intent to defraud”, and that after a hearing before an alderman, plaintiff…