Della Jacova v. Widett

In this action of tort for malicious prosecution counts 1 and 3 are now material. The defendant’s demurrer to each count was overruled. When the case was tried on the merits, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff on each count. The defendant argues exceptions to the overruling of the demurrer, to the denial of requests for instructions, to the charge, and to the denial of his motions for a directed verdict and for a new trial.

Count 1 alleges that on or about January 22, 1964, the defendant, maliciously and without probable cause, caused the plaintiff to be prosecuted for the crime of…