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Defendant liable for false imprisonment where its agents arrested and handed plaintiff to police; defamation and business-loss claims unproven.
Tort — False imprisonment — liability where employer's agents effect arrest and hand over suspect to police; mere reporting differs from making a charge
Defamation — requires publication to third parties and proof of reputational harm
Damages — defendant liable only for period attributable to its actions; police delay reduces defendant's exposure
Evidence — credibility and presence of witness critical; hearsay unacceptable to rebut direct evidence
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