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HIERS v. CITY OF BARWICK

S91A1307.

262 Ga. 129 (1992)

414 S.E.2d 647

HIERS et al. v. CITY OF BARWICK et al.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied April 2, 1992.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Short & Fowler, James M. Bivins, for appellants.

Alexander & Vann, William C. Sanders, for appellees.

CLARKE, Chief Justice.

The Chief of Police of the City of Barwick tried to pull over a speeding car. When the speeder did not respond to the police car's blue light, the Chief of Police pursued the car in a high-speed chase. Ultimately, the car being pursued collided with a car occupied by Donald and Virginia Hiers. The Hierses sued the City and the Chief of Police. The City and Chief of Police raised the defense of sovereign

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