Matthis v. Kennedy

Nelson, Justice.

This is an action in defamation for alleged slander brought in the district court of Eamsey county. On the day the complaint was filed defendant moved the court for a summary judgment on the ground that as a matter of law there was no basis for the action, asserting the defense of absolute privilege. The district court held, as a matter of law, that the remarks were absolutely privileged and ordered that a summary judgment be entered in defendant’s favor. The plaintiff moved the court for an order amending the findings of fact and conclusions of law, and this motion was…