Brittain v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Logan

— Affirming.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the McCracken circuit- court dismissing the petition of appellants against the appellee, United 'States, Fidelity & Guaranty Company. The action is based upon the alleged wrongful killing of George Brittain by certain police officers of the city -of Paducah, and appellee is proceeded against as the bondsman of these officers. It is alleged that one McCage fired the shot that killed Brittain and that one Steele was present, assisting, aiding, and advising the said McCage at the time he shot and killed Brittain.…