Banks v. City of Mason

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

This case arises under T.C.A. § 6-640, which requires local governments to indemnify policemen and firemen in their employ from judgments against them predicated upon negligent acts committed in the course of their employment.

On April 2, 1973, appellant obtained a $40,000 judgment against Arnell Freeman, a police officer employed by appellee. The judgment did not specify whether the award was based upon negligent or willful actions of Freeman. Appellant attempted to collect his judgment from Freeman, but was unable to do so. He then requested that appellee satisfy the…