Hale v. Baker

NEIKIRK, Judge.

Dallas Hale’s complaint for damages based on malicious prosecution arose out of an incident that occurred in Berea. Several persons had met in that city ostensibly to attend a meeting of the National States Rights Party. A serious confrontation developed, and during a “skoot-out” two persons died as a result of gunshot wounds. An immediate investigation of the happening was conducted by the Commonwealth’s attorney, the county attorney, and other peace officers. Upon the advice of these officers that there was probable cause for a warrant of arrest against Hale and seven other…