Belcher v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

This is an appeal by Patrick B. Belcher (hereinafter “Appellant”) from a February 7, 2001, order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County granting summary judgment in favor of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (hereinafter “Wal-Mart”) in a civil action originated by the Appellant for defamation and unlawful detention. The Appellant contends that genuine issues of material fact exist and that the lower court erred in granting summary judgment. Based upon this Court’s review of the record and arguments of counsel, we affirm the determination of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County.

I. Facts and Procedural…