James v. Picou

This is an appeal from an award of damages in a case for malicious prosecution.

Appellee Picou was charged in 1970 with assault with intent to kill, the affidavit being subscribed and sworn to by appellant Joseph James. These charges were subsequently dismissed by the county prosecutor and following this dismissal Kenneth Picou filed a complaint charging appellants, Catherine James and Joseph James, with malicious prosecution. A jury trial resulted in a verdict favorable to appellee, awarding damages in the amount of $20,000, on which the court entered its judgment. Appellants timely filed…