Kennard J. MacKey v. Harold C. Byler

Mackey v. Byler

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS,

AT AUSTIN

NO. 3-93-326-CV

KENNARD J. MACKEY,

APPELLANT

vs.

HAROLD C. BYLER,

APPELLEE

FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, 261ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

NO. 91-4539, HONORABLE MARGARET A. COOPER, JUDGE PRESIDING

Kennard J. Mackey sued Harold C. Byler for libel, and Byler counterclaimed for declaratory judgment, damages, and attorney's fees. The trial court rendered judgment that Mackey take nothing and awarded Byler $5,400 in compensatory damages and $16,357 in attorney's fees. We will affirm the judgment of the trial court.

BACKGROUND

This…