Schaecher v. Bouffault

Present: All the Justices GINA L. SCHAECHER, ET AL. OPINION BY v. Record No. 141480 JUSTICE LEROY F. MILLETTE, JR. June 4, 2015 ROBINA RICH BOUFFAULT FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY John E. Wetsel, Jr., Judge In this appeal we consider (1) whether any of nine statements by the defendant are sufficiently defamatory in nature to survive demurrer, and (2) whether the allegations state a claim for tortious interference with contract. I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS This appeal arises from circumstances surrounding a special use permit application regarding a prospective property for 3 Dog Farm,…