Legal Opinion
Harris v. Riggenbach
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided August 22, 2001No. NonePublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTucker, Circuit Judge
[¶ 1.] Randy Harris (Harris) appeals from an order granting summary judgment in a defamation action against Jean M. Cline (Cline). We affirm.
FACTS
[¶ 2.] Harris’ former wife hired Attorney Cline to represent her in visitation and custody proceedings concerning Harris’ son. During the same time, defendant and third-party plaintiff Bonnie Riggenbach was counseling the Harris’ son. In preparation for the visitation and custody hearing, Cline spoke with Riggenbach, whom she had known professionally for fifteen years. Riggenbach expressed her concerns that Harris had sexually and physically abused…
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