Carino v. Golden
Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands
1Opinion of the CourtSilverlight, Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION
This matter comes before the Court on defendant’s motion for summary judgment supported by the affidavits of defendant and two others who corroborate the defendant’s averments. Plaintiff has filed a memorandum in opposition to the motion. For the reasons set forth below, the motion will be denied.
I. FACTS
The cause of action asserted by plaintiff is one for slander arising out of the allegation that defendant called plaintiff a “punk” meaning homosexual. Defendant, in her affidavit, denies making the alleged statement and asserts that she said to plaintiff “Buenos dias, pato”…
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