Satterly v. Thornton

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Quin

Reversing.

Appellant, as plaintiff; below, instituted tbis suit to 'recover damages on two counts; one for assault and battery, tbe other for false imprisonment. There was' a directed verdict for defendant on tbe second count, and tbe jury found in bis favor on tbe first. Plaintiff appeals.

Defendant is tbe town marshal of Taylorsville. February 5, 1918, county court day, be received information there would be an attempt to release from jail one who bad been arrested for drunkenness. To prevent tbe escape of tbe prisoner be remained at the court bouse that…