Wilder v. Bailey

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Willis

Reversing.

Marvin A. Bailey sued Abe Wilder and five others to recover damages for false imprisonment and assault and battery. At the time complained of, five of the defendants were police officers of the city of Louisville, and the other defendant was the corporate surety upon the official bond of each of the five officers. The petition alleged the appointment and qualification as policeman of each of the individual defendants, the corporate capacity and powers of the surety company, and the execution of the various bonds wherein it was agreed with the city…