Dallas Joint Stock Land Bank of Dallas v. Britton

This suit was brought by Walter Britton against Dallas Joint Stock Land Bank of Dallas and others for damages for alleged unlawful prosecution in a contempt proceeding. At the conclusion of the evidence, plaintiff dismissed as to all others except the above-named defendant. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiffs for $4,000 actual damages and $5,000 exemplary damages. The court required plaintiff to remit $1,500 actual damages and entered judgment for $2,500 actual damages and $5,000 exemplary damages. Said defendant appealed.

The following material facts are undisputed. The district court…