Postill v. Postill

Plaintiff, Sally A. Postill, was granted a divorce on July 5, 1977. On March 10, 1981, plaintiff moved for relief from the final judgment of divorce. Plaintiff’s motion was heard and denied on April 2, 1981. Plaintiff appeals as of right.

Prior to the divorce being granted, defendant, Frederick J. Postill, became involved in a brawl at a wedding reception in Chelsea, Michigan. In response to news coverage given the incident by the Ann Arbor News and statements made to the News by certain individuals, Frederick Postill initiated a libel action against Booth Newspapers and other defendants.

The…