Taft v. J L Hudson Co.

This is a malicious prosecution action. At about 9 p.m. on October 8, 1965, plaintiffs went to the J. L. Hudson department store located at Westland Mall in Wayne County with the intent to pick up plaintiff Taft’s wife, who worked at that store. As plaintiffs entered the store they were approached by two men who indicated that the store was closed or was about to be closed. Plaintiff Cut-lip remained at the door while Taft went in search of his wife.

After Taft had proceeded about 50 feet into the store, he was met by defendant Bourgeous, who was in charge of security for the store. Bourgeous…