LANE v. COLLINS


29 Wis.2d 66 (1965)

LANE, Respondent, v. COLLINS, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

November 10, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Arno J. Miller and Rogers & Owens, all of Portage, and oral argument by Mr. Phillip Owens and Mr. Miller.

For the respondent there was a brief and oral argument by Jack McManus of Madison.


CURRIE, C. J.

The following issues are presented on this appeal:

(1) Was the arrest of plaintiff by defendant lawful as a matter of law?

(2) Was it prejudicial error for the trial court to admit into evidence testimony bearing on defendant's motive in making the arrest?

(3) Did the trial court commit prejudicial error in instructing the jury?

(4) Were the damages awarded excessive?

Lawfulness of Arrest.

The tort...

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