Parrish v. Allison
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtAnderson, J.
In this defamation action, Kim Parrish (Parrish) sued Earl Allison (Allison) for statements alleged to be slander per se. The trial court denied Parrish’s motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The jury returned a verdict for Allison. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Appellant Parrish is the great-niece of Allison. Over the years, family disagreements have resulted in numerous insinuations and incidents by both sides. Frequently at issue was the family land which has been divided over time between Allison, Parrish, and…
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