Jones v. Powell

Defendant Detroit Police Sergeant Charles Powell appeals as of right a judgment in favor of plaintiffs, entered pursuant to a jury verdict, in this action arising out of the entry and search of plaintiffs’ home without a warrant by members of the Detroit Police Department. The instant appeal arises from the trial court’s decisions denying Powell’s motions for a directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict (jnov) on plaintiffs’ claims for damages for the alleged violation of plaintiffs’ rights under the Michigan Constitution. We vacate the judgment entered against Powell and…