Melton v. Ousley

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Brett Melton appeals the trial court's order granting summary judgment in favor of James Ousley on Melton's complaint alleging defamation and tortious interference with a contractual employment relationship. Melton raises four issues for review, which we consolidate and restate as:

1. Whether there is a genuine issue of material fact as to whether Ousley's allegedly defamatory statements regarding Melton were true.

2. Whether there is a genuine issue of material fact precluding the entry of summary judgment on Melton's claim alleging Ousley's tortious…