Nared v. School Dist. of Omaha in Cty. of Douglas

Plaintiff, a policeman, was injured when he fell through a false ceiling at Kellom School in Omaha while investigating a report of a possible burglary in progress. He bases this action on certain claims of negligence on the part of the school district. The defendant school district denied negligence and alleged contributory negligence and assumption of risk. The case was filed under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims- Act and was therefore tried by the court alone. Plaintiff was awarded a judgment. The defendant school district appeals. We reverse and direct dismissal.

On the night of…