Wilson v. Home Depot, Inc.

Carley, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant purchased merchandise from defendant-appellee’s retail store, giving her personal check in payment. The check was returned for insufficient funds, and appellee subsequently instituted criminal proceedings against appellant for violating OCGA § 16-9-20. The resulting prosecution was nol prossed. Thereafter, appellant commenced the instant civil action against appellee, alleging malicious arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution. After discovery, appellee filed a motion for summary judgment. The trial court granted appellee’s motion. Appellant…