Thomas v. M---R---A

CROW, Judge.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment. The issues are easier stated after a synopsis of the case.

Danny Thomas (“plaintiff”) sued five defendants: (1) M_R_A_, (2) C.L. Keithley, identified in plaintiffs petition as “Charles Keithly,” (3) Van Michel, identified in plaintiffs petition as “Van Michelle,” (4) Michael W. Smith, identified in plaintiffs petition as “Mike Smith,” and (5) Carl Rodney Land. The petition alleged, among other things, that at the time of the events described therein, Keithley was the Sheriff of Taney County, Michel was a Deputy Sheriff of Taney County,…