Strickland v. City of Denver City

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff, Steve Strickland, sued the City of Denver City and two of its police officers, Hugh Chumley and Jack Ramsay, alleging he was injured as a result of mistreatment committed by the officers while he was confined in the city jail. The defendants were granted a summary judgment and plaintiff has appealed. We affirm.

Plaintiff contends governmental immunity is waived, under the Texas Tort Claims Act, Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 6252-19, § 3 (1970), because the alleged wrongful acts, the basis of his claims, involve the “misuse of property”. Defendant, Denver City,…