Terrell v. Holmes

Blackburn, Judge.

Cecil Roland Terrell appeals the grant of summary judgment to Lynn Holmes on Terrell’s claim of slander, contending that the trial court improperly found the alleged slanderous statements to be privileged. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the trial court’s order.

Holmes was president of Brewton Parker College, and Terrell was vice president for development. Terrell was dating Lisa Bailey, an employee of the college who worked directly for Terrell. In May 1995, Bailey informed Holmes of problems in her relationship with Terrell. About a week later, Holmes was informed…