Lewis v. Public Finance Corp. of Youngstown No. 3

Since this court is divided on the question of whether there exists a valid bill of exceptions which may be properly entertained by the court, and since this is a matter of primary concern, that question will be first considered. To prevent confusion the parties will be considered herein merely as plaintiff and defendant.

In this case the plaintiff received a verdict against the defendant in the amount of $5,000 based upon malicious prosecution and abuse of process. Thereafter, various proceedings were had including a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and a motion for new trial.

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