McGeorge v. City of Phoenix

OPINION

FROEB, Chief Judge.

This case involves a consideration of the tort liability of a police officer where he fails to prevent an irate person from taking violent action against another.

The trial court determined there was no liability and granted summary judgment dismissing the complaint. This appeal followed.

The untoward but unfortunately not uncommon circumstances bringing this lawsuit about arose on November 13, 1972, in the City of Phoenix. On that day, Calvin Sneed, residing at 4404 East Oak Street, discovered a 1964 Ford Falcon pickup parked in his driveway. Thinking the vehicle was…