McDavid v. Blevins

Citations

• 85 Ill. 238

Syllabus

<p>1. New miAjj—finfong as to facts. If the preponderance of the evidence on a trial for slander shows that the words spoken were true, the plaintiff will not be entitled to recover, and if the jury find for him, a new trial should be granted.</p> <p>2. Malicious prosecution—does not lie, if there was probable cause. A defendant will not be liable for a malicious prosecution in causing the plaintiff’s arrest, if he had probable cause, or a reasonable ground of suspicion, supported by circumstances sufficiently strong in themselves to warrant a cautious man in the belief that the person accused was guilty of the offense charged.</p>