Munn v. Burks

Plaintiff appeals from an adverse judgment entered after demurrer was sustained to plaintiff’s amended complaint. The amended complaint alleges two causes of action, one in libel, the other in slander. Each alleges that the defendant, who is sheriff of Lane County, made false accusations concerning alleged assaultive behavior of the plaintiff which were malicious, intentional and reckless. The sheriff’s written and oral statements were made to the Board of County Commissioners which, pursuant to ORS 472.-120, was preparing to make official recommendations to the Oregon Liquor Control…