Ward v. Bruce

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. W. C. Cothran, Acting Associate Justice.

The plaintiff-respondent, Ward, brought suit against the defendant-appellant, Bruce, for damages based upon allegations of malicious prosecution. The cause was heard in the County Court of Spartanburg County, and a jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for $750.00. Upon this verdict judgment was duly entered, and from the judgment this appeal is taken.

The appellant bases his appeal upon three grounds; refusal of motion for nonsuit and refusal of motion for directed verdict, both on the ground that there was…