Legal Opinion
George v. Fabri
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided June 25, 2001No. 25311PublishedCited by 90 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLER, Justice:
Appellants G. Robert George (George) and G. Robert George and Associates, Inc. (GRGA) appeal from the grant of summary judgment to respondent Margaret D. Fabri (Fabri). We affirm.
FACTS
This is a defamation case. In November 1997, Fabri and George opposed each other as candidates for the James Island District 12 seat on the Charleston City Council. In the first election, Fabri won by one vote. This election was set aside due to a poll worker’s error. George won the second election. The allegations of defamation relate to statements Fabri made in between the two elections.
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