Owens v. Schoenberger

OPINION

DARDEN, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Angus Owens (“Angus”) appeals the judgment entered against him upon Patricia Schoenberger’s (“Patricia”) complaint against him for defamation. We affirm.

ISSUES

1. Whether the trial court improperly struck Angus’ defense of qualified privilege.

2. Whether the exclusion of testimony by Dr. Beagley constitutes reversible error.

3. Whether the trial court improperly instructed the jury regarding defamation per se or regarding punitive damages.

4. Whether the trial court erred in increasing the amount awarded to Patricia by the jury for compensatory damages.

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