Broughton v. State

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1975-07-10

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Wachtler, J. 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, <a href="/opinion/5910135/people-v-bur…

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