Sierra Madre Development, Inc. v. via Entrada Townhouses Ass'n

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Chief Judge.

Defendants Sierra Madre Development, Inc. (Sierra Madre) Robert C. and Kasey Murphey (Murphey), and James H. and Geraldine Zeisler (Zeisler) have appealed from a judgment dismissing with prejudice count one in each of their respective counterclaims. Count One in each counterclaim alleged libel and all defendants stated virtually the same claim for relief.

It appears from the pleadings and briefs that plaintiff, Via Entrada Townhouses Association (Via Entrada) is an Arizona nonprofit corporation, owned and operated by the owners of townhouses in the Via Entrada…