Legal Opinion
Ballou v. Nelson
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided August 17, 1992No. 28845-8-IPublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtScholfield, J.
David Nelson and Ronald Pearsall appeal a summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff police officers Todd Ballou and Thomas Maurer, contending police officers are prevented from recovering damages sustained in the course of their official duties. We affirm.
Facts
On December 9, 1988, Nelson and Pearsall attended a Christmas party at the Everett Pacific Hotel. Both had been drinking when Nelson got into an argument with one of the entertainers. Nelson and Pearsall then argued with the bouncer at the bar. The two men were very abusive, throwing drinks on people, refusing to leave, and creating…
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- Sutton v. ShufelbergerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982
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