These appeals, both involving actions for false imprisonment, present questions as to the applicability of the prima facie rule and the extent of compensable damages. Since both cases have been before our court previously in the context of criminal appeals, only a cursory review of the facts is necessary. (See People v Broughton,
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BROUGHTON v. STATE OF N.Y.
37 N.Y.2d 451 (1975)
Kenneth G. Broughton, as Father and Natural Guardian of Susan M. Broughton, an Infant, Respondent, v. State of New York, Appellant. (Claim No. 50612.) Donald Schanbarger, Appellant-Respondent, v. Robert Kellogg, Respondent-Appellant, and Peter Cooper Respondent.
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Argued May 6, 1975.
Decided July 10, 1975.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Donald Schanbarger, appellant-respondent pro se in the second above-entitled action.
Chief Judge BREITEL and Judges JASEN, GABRIELLI, JONES and FUCHSBERG concur; Judge COOKE taking no part.
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