McCracken v. Gainesville Tribune, Inc.

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff McCracken appeals the grant of a motion for summary judgment for the defendant — The Gainesville Tribune. Plaintiff filed his complaint in two counts. The first count alleged Richard Spence made "slanderous and false statements” about him before the Hall County Commissioners of Roads & Revenues. The second count alleged the Tribune "maliciously printed the libel against him [the alleged slanderous remarks uttered by Mr. Spence] without regard for the truth and with a reckless disregard for the rights” of the plaintiff.

Mr. Spence appeared before the Hall…