Maxson v. Kohler

This is an action for damages for malicious prosecution based upon plaintiff’s arrest on a charge of false pretenses, wherein it is claimed that he, assigning his vendee’s interest under a land contract in consideration of $600, had falsely represented that the property was free and clear of all liens and incumbrances, when, in truth, it was incumbered by a certain contract of purchase from Consumers Power Company of Lansing. Plaintiff had verdict. Judgment for defendant was entered on decision of a reserved motion to direct. Plaintiff has appealed.

On April 12, 1930, plaintiff purchased from…