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American Communications Network Inc. v. Williams
No. 012699Supreme Court of Virginia
012699 American Communications Network Inc. v. Williams 09/13/2002 In a defamation case, the circuit court erred in confirming a jury verdict for plaintiff because the statements in the alleged defamatory publ…
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012699 American Communications Network Inc. v. Williams 09/13/2002 In a defamation case, the circuit court erred in confirming a …
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012699 American Communications Network Inc. v. Williams 09/13/2002 In a defamation case, the circuit court erred in confirming a jury verdict for plaintiff because the statements in the alleged defamatory publication are either opinion which is not actionable, or have been admitted as true. The judgment of the circuit court is reversed and final judgment is entered in favor of the defendants.
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012699 American Communications Network Inc. v. Williams 09/13/2002 In a defamation case, the circuit court erred in confirming a jury verdict for plaintiff because the statements in the alleged defamatory publication are either opinion which is not actionable, or have been admitted as true. The judgment of the circuit court is reversed and final judgment is entered in favor of the defendants.
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