Roscoe v. Schoolitz

HAYS, Justice.

This matter comes before the court on a petition to review the decision of the Court of Appeals. 10 Ariz.App. 41, 455 P.2d 991 (1969). The Court of Appeals’ opinion upheld the trial court’s order for a new trial, entered following a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Because of matters of first impression herein; we granted review. We affirm the trial court; the opinion of the Court of Appeals is vacated.

A suit was brought by the plaintiff-appellant, Roscoe, alleging a cause of action against the several defendants for libel, slander and alienation of affection. The salient…