Johnson v. Gerasimos

Plaintiff was office girl and bookkeeper of the Greek-American Cigar Company, in which defendant was heavily interested. Upon his complaint she was arrested, charged with embezzlement, but was discharged. In this action she counts on malicious prosecution, slander and libel, and the ’ jury separated its verdict and awarded $2,000 for malicious prosecution, $1,000 for damage to feelings, $1,000 for loss of occupation, $1,000 for damage to character. On motion for new trial, plaintiff was required to remit $1,000, which was done; this was required on the holding of the court that the amount…