Dawson v. Mason

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

These two cases result from actions taken by the City of Cave Spring against Dennis E. Mason in regard to his alleged tampering with the city water system. Diane J. Dawson was the mayor of the city and Larry Freeman was the chief of police. Two Cave Spring residents, Doyle (or Doyal) White and Sharon Smith, reported that Mason had caused certain attachments to be made to the water system and had thereby wrongfully appropriated water. Based upon the information received, the mayor decided to take action against Mason.

Pursuant to the instructions of the mayor, a…