City of Memphis v. Roberts

OPINION

HENRY, Justice.

This civil action arises under § 6-640, T.C.A. and presents the single issue of whether a city fireman must satisfy a judgment rendered against him as a condition precedent to being indemnified by the municipality.

The Chancellor answered in the negative.

We affirm.

I

Final judgments, in the aggregate sum of $57,000.00, in an action at law, have been awarded against plaintiff-appellee, a fireman of the City of Memphis, in a suit for damages arising out of the performance of his official duties. Punitive damages were not involved. These judgments have not been satisfied, but…