Still v. Benton

The plaintiff was the police chief of Baker, Oregon, and brought this action against the defendant Benton, who was the mayor of Baker, and the defendant Neuberger, a councilman of Baker, alleging that they •wrongfully coerced the city manager to discharge him. Plaintiff recovered a verdict for general and punitive damages against both defendants and they appeal.

Plaintiff in his complaint alleged that the two defendants conspired to secure plaintiff’s discharge. He then alleged: “* * * [PJnrsuant to said conspiracy, defendant Benton induced and coerced the city manager * * * to discharge…