Legal Opinion
Goodwin v. Hare
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided November 5, 1993No. Record 921959PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Whiting
In this case, we decide whether the so-called “fireman’s rule” bars a policewoman’s claim for personal injuries intentionally inflicted by the defendant in resisting a lawful arrest.
The motion for judgment indicates that on October 6, 1990, Stewart A. Goodwin, a Hanover County Deputy Sheriff, attempted to arrest David Keith Hare. While resisting Goodwin’s attempt to arrest him, Hare assaulted Goodwin, physically injuring her. Hare pled guilty to a charge of assault and battery.
Later, Goodwin sued Hare, seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Concluding that the fireman’s rule barred…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Pearson v. Canada Contracting Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1986
- Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. CrouchSupreme Court of Virginia · 1968
- Commonwealth v. MillsapsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1987
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