Parker v. Lent

Plaintiff Lucille Parker (Parker) appeals from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of defendants Francine and Larry Lent (the Lents). Parker’s complaint against the Lents alleged that the Lents negligently caused Parker to be arrested and detained by the police on the basis of an improperly issued order of attachment for contempt.

We affirm.

Background

The following summarizes the relevant facts stated in Parker’s complaint, the Lents’ answer thereto, and affidavits presented by the Lents in support of their motion for summary judgment.

In 1979, the Lents obtained a money…