Bell v. Horton

Harsha, Judge.

This is an appeal of an order of the Ross County Court of Common Pleas dismissing counts four and five of appellant’s complaint. Appellant assigns one error.

“The trial court erred in ruling that the statements made to a board of township trustees were absolutely privileged.”

Appellant filed an action alleging slander, libel and malicious interference with contract against several defendants. Two of those defendants, Les and Rita Park (appellees), 1 filed a motion to dismiss counts four and five of the complaint as against them.

Count four alleged that Les Park and another…