Legal Opinion

Semper v. City of Providence, 96-1828 (2001)

Superior Court of Rhode Island

Decided August 23, 2001No. C.A. No. 96-1828Published

1Opinion of the Court

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on a request filed by plaintiffs Edwin J. Semper, Jr. and Thomas Oates that the defendant, City of Providence, indemnify them for legal fees they incurred while successfully defending against criminal charges arising out of actions they allegedly took in their capacities as municipal police officers. After consideration of an agreed statement of facts and briefs filed by the parties, this Court denies plaintiffs their requested relief.

Facts/Travel

The facts pertinent to this Court's consideration of this matter are set forth in the agreed statement of…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Matter of Chapman v. . City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
  2. Lomelo v. City of SunriseDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982
  3. Lake v. StateSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1986
  4. Batchelder v. WhiteSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1907
  5. Guerine v. City of NorthlakeAppellate Court of Illinois · 1971

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