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August 14, 1900
The Stark County Democrat
Canton, Stark County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A boy, Fernando Loutzenheiser, sues Fannie Lyons for $5,000 in damages after being falsely arrested on a libel charge, spending nearly two weeks in jail before discharge. The suit, filed by his mother, alleges malice and unlawful imprisonment.
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FALSE IMPRISONMENT
The Basis For an Action For Damages Brought By a Boy.
A $5,000 damage suit was filed Saturday in common pleas court by Attorney John W. Burris of this city. The plaintiff is Fernando Loutzenheiser, a boy who has not yet reached his majority, and the suit is therefore brought in the name of his mother, Ida M. Loutzenheiser. The defendant is Fannie Lyons. It is claimed that on July 27 the defendant swore out a warrant against the boy before Justice Calmelat and had him arrested the following day on the charge of libel. The lad languished in jail awaiting a hearing till August 9 and was then discharged. The plaintiff alleges that the arrest was unlawful and wrongful and was caused with malice in mind of the defendant. On this account the boy demands $5,000 for damages to his reputation and for the annoyance caused him.
The Basis For an Action For Damages Brought By a Boy.
A $5,000 damage suit was filed Saturday in common pleas court by Attorney John W. Burris of this city. The plaintiff is Fernando Loutzenheiser, a boy who has not yet reached his majority, and the suit is therefore brought in the name of his mother, Ida M. Loutzenheiser. The defendant is Fannie Lyons. It is claimed that on July 27 the defendant swore out a warrant against the boy before Justice Calmelat and had him arrested the following day on the charge of libel. The lad languished in jail awaiting a hearing till August 9 and was then discharged. The plaintiff alleges that the arrest was unlawful and wrongful and was caused with malice in mind of the defendant. On this account the boy demands $5,000 for damages to his reputation and for the annoyance caused him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
False Imprisonment
Damage Suit
Libel Charge
Unlawful Arrest
Malice
What entities or persons were involved?
Fernando Loutzenheiser
Ida M. Loutzenheiser
Fannie Lyons
John W. Burris
Justice Calmelat
Where did it happen?
Common Pleas Court In This City
Story Details
Key Persons
Fernando Loutzenheiser
Ida M. Loutzenheiser
Fannie Lyons
John W. Burris
Justice Calmelat
Location
Common Pleas Court In This City
Event Date
July 27 To August 9
Story Details
Defendant Fannie Lyons swore out a warrant against boy Fernando Loutzenheiser on July 27 for libel, leading to his arrest the next day and imprisonment until discharge on August 9; suit alleges malice and seeks $5,000 damages for reputation and annoyance.