Mahon v. City of Pocatello

TAYLOR, Justice.

The deceased, Charles L. Mahon, was employed by the defendant City of Pocatello, as a police officer and part-time in the activities of the street and water departments. On August 1, 1952, while on police duty, he was injured in a collision between a' police car, driven by him, and another automobile.

In this collision the deceased suffered dislocation of his right shoulder, bruised right hip, bruised pelvis, and some minor injuries and scratches. He was taken to a hospital, where he remained until August 3rd, after which he remained at home until about August 8th, when he took…