Seven Hills Security, Inc. v. Dillingham

Carley, Judge.

Appellant-defendant Tim Brannon, acting on behalf of his employer, appellant-defendant Seven Hills Security, swore out a warrant for the arrest of appellee-plaintiff on a charge of criminal trespass. Appellee was prosecuted on this criminal charge. At the trial of the criminal action, appellee moved for a directed verdict of acquittal at the close of the State’s evidence. The trial court denied appellee’s motion. Appellee moved for a directed verdict of acquittal at the close of all the evidence. The trial court then granted appellee’s motion.

Appellee subsequently brought this…