Phillips v. Thorn

Action by Thorn against Phillips for false imprisonment. Verdict for the plaintiff, assessing his dam*85ages at ten dollars; new trial refused, and judgment on the verdict.

At the trial the defendant testified as a witness in his own behalf.

The plaintiff in reply, amongst others, called one Silas ISTugen as an impeaching witness, who testified that the defendant was a man of bad moral character, and had also a bad character for truth and veracity.

After the plaintiff had concluded, in reply, the defendant was permitted to introduce further evidence in his defence. The defendant thereupon called…