Leftwich v. Day

This was an action to recover damages for malicious prosecution. The complaint alleges that by reason of this malicious prosecution the plaintiff had incurred an expenditure of $150 in his defence, and had been subjected to great annoyance, anguish of mind, and mortification, and then prays judgment for $10,150 damages. The jury found the following verdict: “We, the jury in the above-entitled cause, find for the plaintiff $150. Damage, one cent.”

Verdicts are to have a reasonable intendment, and to receive a reasonable construction, and are not to be avoided unless for necessity. However…