Shaffer v. Arnaelsteen

This action for malicious prosecution is founded upon the allegation in the complaint that defendant maliciously and without probable cause had the plaintiff, Mrs. Shaffer, arrested and prosecuted for the embezzlement of $2.50. Following her acquittal of the embezzlement charge, Mrs. Shaffer and her husband brought this action against defendant to recover damages for the alleged malicious prosecution. The jury gave plaintiffs a verdict for $10,000. Defendant moved for a new trial on the ground, among others, of excessive damages, appearing to have been given under the influence of passion and…