Shepherd v. City of Richmond

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Rees

— Affirming.

Marion F. Shepherd brought this action for false imprisonment against the City of Richmond, two of its police officers, Dave Kelley and Frank Barnett, their surety, Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York, and Clarence Davidson. The City’s demurrer to the petition was sustained, and the petition was dismissed as to it. At the conclusion of the evidence the action was dismissed as to Clarence Davidson. The case was submitted to the jury as to the remaining defendants, and the jury returned a verdict in their favor. All of the defendants have been…