CITY OF LEXINGTON v. YANK


431 S.W.2d 892 (1968)

CITY OF LEXINGTON, Appellant, v. Albert YANK, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

Rehearing Denied October 18, 1968.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William C. Jacobs, Lexington, for appellant.

Strother Kiser, Lexington, for appellee.


DAVIS, Commissioner.

Albert Yank obtained a jury verdict and a judgment against the City of Lexington for $35,000 based on his claim for personal injuries received and medical expenses incurred when Yank was assaulted by a police officer of Lexington. On this appeal the bases presented for reversal are (1) that a directed verdict should have been given for the appellant; (2) the verdict is excessive and not supported by competent evidence; and (3) errors in instructions...

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