Parker v. Brush

George Rose Smith, Justice.

Ronnie Brush, 21, brought this action for malicious prosecution against Don Parker, because Parker had wrongfully had Ronnie arrested for failing to surrender possession of rented land after having been served with a 10-day notice to vacate. Ark. Stat. Ann. § 50-523 (Repl. 1971). This appeal is from a verdict and judgment awarding Ronnie $5,000 as compensatory damages and $7,500 as punitive damages. For reversal Parker contends primarily that he had probable cause for the prosecution and that the damages are excessive. Our jurisdiction is under Rule 29 (1) (o).

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