Qenkor Construction, Inc. v. Everett

Branch, Judge.

Qenkor Construction, Inc. (“QCI”) sued John Everett, the former sheriff of Chattooga County, alleging that Everett’s conduct in executing a search warrant resulted in trespass against and the conversion of certain property belonging to QCI. Everett moved for summary judgment, asserting that QCI’s claims against him were barred by official immunity. Everett further argued that QCI could not prevail on its claims for trespass and conversion because, regardless of whether he was entitled to immunity, his conduct was otherwise authorized by law. The trial court granted Everett’s…