Hardy v. Kirchner

BODY, District Judge.

This action was commenced by Merle Rhea Hardy, an inmate of Eastern State Penitentiary, seeking to recover the sum ' of $100,000 as compensatory damages against the following defendants:

“John P. Kirchner, Capt.” (Died November 1, 1960)

“Kenneth S. Cliff, Sgt.” (S. Kenneth Cliff, a Police Sergeant of the City of Lancaster, Pa.) *

“W. H. Hoover, Alderman” (Henry M. Hoover, an Alderman in the City of Lancaster, Pa.) *

“Wm. C. Storb, D. A.” (William C. Storb, the then District Attorney of the County of Lancaster, Pa.) *

“Joseph B. Wissler, P. Judge” (Joseph B. Wissler, President…