Christiansen v. Anderson

This action was instituted to recover damages for malicious prosecution. The jury returned a verdict for a large sum in favor of appellant, upon which respondents moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or in the alternative for a new trial, based upon all the statutory grounds. After considering the matter, the trial court granted the motion for judgment n. o. v. and also the alternative motion for a new trial, in case the judgment should be reversed on appeal.

Respondents open their brief with a motion to strike the statement of facts, upon the ground that it was not served or filed…