Jackson v. Jackson
North Carolina Court of Appeals
201 S.E.2d 722 (1974)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
Cecil Jackson (plaintiff) sued his wife, Carolyn Jackson (defendant), and the members of a law firm (defendants). Cecil alleged that Carolyn and a member of the law firm, Golding, conspired to maliciously prosecute Cecil without just cause. The other members of the law firm established that they were not involved in Golding’s alleged scheme. The trial court granted summary judgment to the other members of the firm. Cecil appealed. The North Carolina Court of Appeals granted certiorari.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Baley, J.)
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