Annabel v. C J Link Lumber Co.

Plaintiffs appeal as of right the dismissal of their tort actions for defamation against defendants C. J. Link Lumber Company and the estate of Cyrus J. Link and their actions for intentional infliction of emotional distress against those same defendants and defendants Lumber Drivers, Warehousemen and Helpers Local 458 and James R. Havermahl. Pursuant to the provisions of GCR 1963, 116.1(5), the lower court granted motions for accelerated judgment against plaintiff on September 8, 1980. Plaintiffs’ defamation action was found to be barred, in part, by the statute of limitations and, in part,…