Clark v. Somers
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Order unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed without costs, in accordance with the following memorandum: We agree with defendant Nina Somers’ contention that Supreme Court erred in denying her motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s defamation causes of action. She contends that her alleged defamatory statement was protected by a qualified privilege. We agree. " ' "A communication made bona fide upon any subject matter in which the party communicating has an interest, or in reference to which he has a duty, is privileged if made to a person having a corresponding interest…
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