Legal Opinion
Hartford v. Hartford
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Decided February 12, 2004No. 01-P-1711PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDuffly, J.
Charles E. Hartford appeals from the entry of summary judgment dismissing his complaint against his former wife, Nancy M. Hartford. In his complaint, Charles alleges that Nancy defamed him by making false statements to his parole officer and others. We do not agree that the falsity of Nancy’s *447statements was established by findings of a Probate Court in connection with the parties’ divorce. However, because we agree that the statements, even if false, were absolutely privileged, we affirm.
Background facts and proceedings. The parties married in December, 1987, while Charles was on parole after…
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