Sewell v. Eubanks

Sognier, Judge.

Frank Eubanks brought an action for libel against Dan Sewell. The libel alleged was contained in a mailer sent by Sewell to property owners at Bent Tree, a private resort community, during Eubanks’ candidacy for re-election to the Board of Directors of the Bent Tree Property Owners Association (the Association). Sewell appeals from the judgment entered on the jury verdict in favor of Eubanks.

1. Appellant contends the trial court erred by failing to include an instruction about “public figures” in its charge to the jury regarding privileged communications. Proof of actual malice…