Johnson v. City of Decatur

L. CHARLES WRIGHT, Retired Appellate Judge.

Gene Johnson filed an action against two Decatur police officers, Mike Landrum and Eric Heath, alleging assault and battery, unlawful arrest, undue force, conspiracy, and deprivation of his rights. Other defendants were named in the complaint. They, however, are not germane to this appeal. Following a jury trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendants. Johnson appeals. This case is before this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala.Code 1975.

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