Langdon v. Wight

SMITH, Judge.

Plaintiff and defendant each appeal from a judgment in plaintiffs favor in a malicious prosecution case. The verdict set plaintiffs damages at $15,000. Plaintiff appeals from the trial court’s directing of a verdict on her claim for punitive damages. Defendant appeals on the sole ground that the issuance of a summons by a police officer is not the commencement of a prosecution. We affirm.

This case was previously before us following a defendant’s verdict. See Langdon v. Wight, 821 S.W.2d 508 (Mo.App.1991). We reversed and remanded for a new trial because of remarks made by defense…