Withers v. Hackett

ROBERTS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Robert Hackett appeals from the judgment entered in the Superior Court (Cumberland County, Saufley J.) after a jury verdict in favor of Jack and Lorna Withers. On appeal Hackett contends that the evidence is insufficient to support both the jury’s verdict and its assessment of damages. He also asserts that the court erred in granting the Witherses’ request for attorney fees. Because we conclude that the evidence is insufficient to support the jury’s finding that Hackett defamed the Witherses, we vacate the judgment.

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[¶2] In August 1994 the Witherses entered into an…