Abu-Khdeir v. T. J. Maxx, Inc.

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Relying upon Monroe v. Sigler, 256 Ga. 759 (353 SE2d 23), the trial court granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment in this malicious prosecution case upon a showing that, in the underlying criminal action, plaintiff's motions for a directed verdict of acquittal were denied. Plaintiff appeals. Held:

Recognizing the apparent applicability of Monroe v. Sigler, supra, plaintiff urges us to find that it should be applied prospectively only. In this regard, she points out she was tried in the criminal action long before Monroe v. Sigler was decided and asserts she…