Jungerman v. City of Raytown

BENTON, Judge.

David G. Jungerman appeals from a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, negating the jury’s finding that the Raytown Police Department negligently lost his watch. Ray-town cross-appeals from the denial of its alternative motion for a new trial. Following opinion by the court of appeals, this Court granted transfer. Mo. Const. Art. V, § 10. Reversed and remanded.

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On July 26, 1990, Raytown police arrested Jungerman after he tried to detain four juveniles for trespassing. Considered in the light most favorable to Jungerman, the evidence shows that the arresting officer transported…