Parker v. Murphy

Citations

• 47 Wash. 558
• 92 P. 371
• 1907 Wash. LEXIS 809

Syllabus

<p>False Imprisonment—Action eoe Damages—Evidence—Sueeiciency. In an action for damages for false imprisonment a verdict is properly directed for the defendant, where it appears from plaintiff’s testimony that his conduct laid himself open to the arrest complained of, and the evidence fails to show that plaintiff instigated the arrest itself or had knowledge thereof, hut had only asked for police protection.</p>