ENRIGHT V. GROVES
Colo. Ct of App., 560 P.2d 851 (1977)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This case resulted from an appeal of an award for damages for false
imprisonment.
FACTS: While on duty, Groves (D), a uniformed police officer for the City of Ft. Collins
(D), observed a dog running loose in violation of a City dog leash ordinance. D observed the
dog approach P's house, and D asked P's 11-year-old son if the dog belonged to him. The son
said that the dog was his dog, and that his mother was sitting in her car parked at the
curb. P got out of the car and spoke with D. D demanded to see P's driver's license. P
replied with her name and address, but refused to produce her license. D ordered her to
produce her license or go to jail. P responded, 'Isn't this ridiculous?' P was arrested. P
was convicted of violating the City's dog leash ordinance. P then sued D for false
imprisonment and was awarded $1,500 damages. D appealed because there was probable cause for
the arrest, and P was convicted of the crime.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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