Texas Nursery Co. v. Knight

Appellee Knight brought this suit against the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and appellant, the Texas Nurser/ Company, a corporation, to recover damages actual and exemplary for alleged libel, slander, and malicious prosecution. Findings were made favorable to the first named defendant, and judgment in its favor was rendered. No issue was submitted with respect to the alleged libel and slander. In the action for malicious prosecution all issues were found in favor of the plaintiff as against the Texas Nursery Company and actual damages assessed in the sum of $7,500, for which…