Melton v. Williams

Cureton, Judge:

This is an action for malicious prosecution. After the presentation of evidence, appellant Williams moved for an involuntary non-suit and a directed verdict which were denied by the trial judge. The case was thereupon submitted to the jury which returned a verdict in favor of respondent Melton. Williams then moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, a new trial. These motions were also denied and Williams appeals. The question presented to this court is whether the trial judge committed error in denying these motions. We affirm.

Melton leased a…