Fowler v. King

This appeal arises from the Circuit Court of Lee County as the result of a jury verdict in favor of the defendants, Mrs. Lucille Brannon and E. L. King, and a directed verdict for North Mississippi Community Hospital Corporation in an action for malicious prosecution.

On or about January 15, 1964, Mrs. Lucille Brannon, an employee of the North Mississippi Community Hospital Corporation, signed a criminal affidavit against Carlos Fowler, Jr., on a check dated November 11, 1962, in the sum of $20.00 upon which payment had been declined. This check was payable to the North Mississippi Community…