Vasquez v. Courtney

This is an action for libel which arises out of a letter sent by the defendants, deputy sheriffs of Yamhill County, to a parole officer of the Oregon State Corrections Division. The parole officer was conducting a supplemental presentence investigation in connection with plaintiff’s conviction on charges of criminal activity in drugs. Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that the letter "falsely, maliciously, intentionally and incorrectly accused Plaintiff of a series of illegal acts” involving extensive drug activities. Defendants interposed a demurrer which raised the defense of absolute privilege…