Ray v. Connell

¶1 Jerry Ray (Ray) appeals from an order and memorandum entered by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, granting Martin Connell’s (Connell) two motions for partial summary judgment and renewed motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

¶2 Ray presents the following dispositive issues for review:

1. Did the District Court err in granting Connell summary judgment on Ray’s defamation claim based on a conversation between Connell and Jim Ronquillo (Ronquillo)?

2. Did the District Court err in granting Connell summary judgment on Ray’s defamation claim based on comments Connell…