Supry v. Bolduc

The question for decision is whether defendant is entitled to the protection of any privilege in an action for slander based upon remarks made by her directed at the plaintiff during a public hearing upon plaintiff’s request for a zoning variance.

The case was transferred to this court upon an agreed statement of facts. They indicate that in September, 1970, the plaintiff, Richard E. Supry, applied to the building inspector of the city of Concord for a zoning permit to erect a concrete garage. The application was denied and subsequently referred to the Concord Zoning Board of Adjustment for a…