City of Alamo v. Holton

OPINION

CHAVEZ, Justice.

The City of Alamo appeals from an interlocutory order denying its motion for summary judgment based on qualified immunity. Appellee contends that this court is without jurisdiction to consider the appeal because it never sued an individual, and only an individual could assert the defense of qualified immunity. Appellee further asserts that, even if we assume jurisdiction over this appeal, the appeal should be limited to the issue of immunity. We affirm.

Leo Holton was hired by the City of Alamo in 1991 following a shift in control of the city commission after a new mayor…