Legal Opinion
Freeman v. Johnston
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 30, 1994PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Smith, J.
In this action for defamation, the question is whether summary judgment was correctly granted to defendant dismissing the complaint. We agree with the Appellate Division that the evidence was insufficient to allow a rational fact finder to find actual malice by clear and convincing evidence.
This controversy arises from the publication of defendant Moira Johnston’s book, "Takeover — The New Wall Street Warriors: The Men, The Money, The Impact,” chronicling recent contests in the world of corporate takeovers. Plaintiff Brian Freeman, who brought this action for…
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