Hamilton v. Krey Packing Co.

REINHARD, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from the trial court’s setting aside a jury verdict in his favor and entering judgment for the defendant. Plaintiff sued defendant for malicious prosecution after charges had been filed against him for stealing meat of a value of under $50.00 from the defendant. Defendant moved for a directed verdict at the end of plaintiff’s case and again at the close of all the evidence. The trial court denied both motions. The jury found in favor of plaintiff and awarded him $20,000 actual damages and $30,000 punitive damages. Thereafter, defendant filed a motion for…