Richardson v. McGill

Lewis, Chief Justice:

The question for decision in this action for slander is whether the lower court committed error in granting respondent’s motion for summary judgment on the ground that the alleged slanderous statements made by respondent con cerning appellant were made on an absolutely privileged occasion.

On September 23, 1975, when the alleged slanderous statements were made, respondent was a member of the Williams-burg County Legislative Delegation, composed of Senator LaNue Floyd, with respondent and B. J. Gordon, as Members of the House of Representatives. Appellant was Director of…