McGaughy v. City of Richardson

HUMPHREYS, Justice.

Kyle McGaughy appeals from a judgment upholding his dismissal from employment as a policeman for the City of Richardson. Defendant Kenneth Yarbrough, the Chief of Police, was acting individually and for defendant City of Richardson, when he dismissed McGaughy. Defendants contend the dismissal was authorized by ordinance because it occurred during McGaughy’s three month probationary period. We reverse and render judgment reinstating McGaughy and remand for a determination of damages.

This case was tried on stipulated facts and interrogatories. McGaughy was appointed a…