Morton v. Stewart

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal by Dr. William J. Morton from the grant of summary judgment in favor of four of eight defendants in an action alleging libel, conspiracy to commit libel, or in the alternative — malicious use of privilege. The four defendants who were granted summary judgment were James D. Stewart and Paul J. Lieberman — reporters for the other two defendants — Atlanta Newspapers, Inc. and Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Dr. Morton, a physician and member of the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (Board), based his complaint upon a letter to the Board signed by…