Morn v. City of Phoenix

OPINION

LACAGNINA, Judge.

This appeal is taken from a jury verdict and damage award in favor of two City of Phoenix police officers arising out of their counterclaim alleging abuse of process. We believe the trial court erred in denying a motion for directed verdict at the close of the counterclaimant’s case and a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and we reverse.

Appellant Diane Mom 1 brought an action individually and as guardian ad litem for her four children against the City of Phoenix and two police officers for conversion, assault, intentional infliction of emotional…