Lockett v. Garrett

Opinion by

Judge MARQUEZ.

In this action for defamation based on statements in recall petitions, plaintiffs, Michael M. Lockett, Kathryn J. Achatz, and Lee McMahon, appeal from the summary judgment and award of attorney fees entered in favor of defendants, Edith Garrett, Frances Roe, and Leslie M. Heiman. Plaintiffs also appeal the court's order denying their motion for attorney fees. We affirm in part, vacate in part, and remand with directions.

In May 1996, plaintiff Lockett was the mayor of the town of Buena Vista, plaintiffs McMahon and Achatz were members of the Board of Trustees of Buena…