McMillion v. Armstrong

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

This litigation grows out of certain alleged defamatory statements made by appellant, Dr. Stephen D. McMillion, about appellee, George V. Armstrong. The jury returned a verdict in favor of appellee and against appellant in the amount of $5,000 compensatory damages and $500 punitive damages. On appeal the principal issue is whether or not appellant’s statements were privileged. To clarify the issues later discussed wé think it expedient to set out below certain undisputed background facts.

Background. The North Little Rock Airport is a subdivision of the North…