Reece v. Pierce Flooring

In an action for malicious prosecution, the District Court of Yellowstone County granted a directed verdict in favor of defendant Pierce Flooring at the conclusion of plaintiff’s case-in-chief. Plaintiff Michael Reece appeals.

*93Reece, a building contractor working under the business name of M & R Enterprises, had been a customer of Pierce Flooring since 1972. On August 16,1977, Reece owed Pierce Flooring $1,201.20 for carpet installed at 807 Saddle Drive and $1,372.80 for carpeting installed at 134 Lantana Drive. Reece owed Pierce Flooring a total of $2,744.56 on the two accounts, including…