State ex rel. McLaurin v. McDaniel

Citations

• 78 Miss. 1

Syllabus

<p>1. False Imprisonment. Judicial officer without jurisdiction.</p> <p>A mayor who causes to be arrested, fines and commits to prison without an affidavit one who has committed no offense in his presence, is liable therefor in an action for false imprisonment.</p> <p>3. Same. Sureties on official bond.</p> <p>The sureties on the official bond of a mayor are liable for injurious acts done by him colore officii in the line of his official duty, although said acts be illegal.</p>